Who We Are
The Saskatchewan Medical Association Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Program supports physician practices in the selection, implementation and adoption of electronic medical records (EMRs) and other digital health tools. Technology has become an ever more integral part of clinic operation, and our team is here to help you navigate these changes and maximize benefit to your practice. We will guide you from surviving to thriving in your EMR, incorporating digital optimization to match your clinical needs.
Every day, you make hundreds of clinical decisions that impact the health and wellness of your patients. At the same time, you're running a busy practice. The SMA EMR Program understands that you need efficient clinical workflows, administrative efficiency, and to keep costs in check to continue to deliver the highest quality patient care.
SMA EMR program mission statement
Partnering with physicians to navigate and enhance the use of health information technology to benefit physicians, their practice, patients and healthcare in Saskatchewan.
EMRs and digital health solutions help your practice to:
- Enhance patient care
- Improve patient safety
- Access the most current patient information securely
- Enhance practice efficiencies
- Reduce administration
The SMA EMR Program Practice Advisors understand the needs of busy practices and can meet with you for a consultation at your convenience. Discussions include:
- Customized plans to achieve your digital health goals at your own pace
- Ongoing advice and tips to realize more value from your EMR
- Enrollment in provincial integrated services
- Training on how to use provincial integrated services
You are invited to contact us to get started with an EMR Practice Advisor.
“Our belief is that in order to improve outcomes, you need to focus on the patient experience, the consumer experience, the physician experience. And in order to do this you have to make these solutions seamless, part of one’s lifestyle.”
- Dave Rhew, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Healthcare and Fitness, Samsung Electronics America