Jon,
Remember, I am the one that said to users several years ago who were wishing for a lot of bells and whistles "Be careful what you wish for". I am the one that has bent your ear about my desire that you keep to your original plan and not try to "run with the big dogs". I am one of the ones that has discussed with you my concerns and worries about how you could possibly keep upgrading AC and still make it be financially profitable for you. I have expressed to you my disdain for any plans which might include selling off shares of AC to non-users. And I still have those concerns. But my biggest fear is that, in adding things that may not be a CCHIT requirement in lieu of shoring up the basic core of AC you will end up with a program that none of us can afford or will know how to use. I was using SoapWare when it was still in its infancy and it was a great program....easy to use, easy to get support, fairly priced. And then it went out of control and morphed into something that was no longer adaptable to most small practices. So, I searched and searched and was so fortunate to find you and AC.
And I hope you know that I really am one of your biggest advocates. You have ventured into the EMR business at a cost to your own medical practice and your home life...more than most of us would even consider. But as a fellow business owner (although not in any way as robust as you) I realize how important it is to keep one's feet on the ground. Take what works and make it better. Shoot free-throws until you can do it with your eyes closed. A "better" mouse-trap does not always catch the mouse. Do not throw the baby out with the bath water.
Ok I am an old lady which entitles me to say these stupid things.
I appreciate your frustration and I apologize if I added to it. But, I am not sorry it stimulated you to respond on the boards.
Leslie, who is wondering if any of this will matter in the end given the recent House vote.
