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From an "IT guy's" Perspective, I would also have to give a resounding yes.

Great Price - one of the most affordable EHR to license and deploy out there. For people who think AC's hardware requirements can be a little intense. Check out Praxis': http://www.praxisemr.com/system_requirements.htm . Often practices are operating on budgets, low cost of software lets me optimize that budget to setting a more tightly integrated system (e.g. automated backups, backup clearing, optimization, etc.) so the user doesn't incur maintenance costs.
Easy to set up - all-in-one installer that can even be installed by your average user. Fully configured SQL instance is set up. Most of the issues on the board are related to other technical issues (Windows permissions, firewall, etc.) rather than Amazing Charts itself.
Easy to maintain - optimize database every now and then and clear deleted messages and it runs pretty well.
Per physician cost is minimal - flat rate for additional physicians, no need to buy additional hardware, etc. Some EMRs just like to charge ten thousand because it's another physician.
Client licensing - unlimited licensing of client computers and users (e.g. MA's, NP's, etc.) Most software companies and cloud services like MS or Adobe charge per user or per device. They only charge per provider which is very nice. I hope they continue doing this.
Data ownership - The database is sitting right there on your server. You own it. If AC goes down or you terminate your contract, it's still there.

I especially like AC since it gives me (as well as the practices I setup) the ability to operate in whatever manner they find most efficient. The imported items feature is greatly underestimated. Lots of EMRs, esp. cloud-based either don't let you upload your own documents or put stringent size limitations. While I don't offer cloud services, I do offer managed services. I can single-handedly manage over hundred computers daily (as well as many other things) without running into significant issues. Most other EMRs tend to have higher revenue shares for people like me, but I'll take the simplicity and ease of use over a few extra bucks.