Welcome to the User Board!
Questions:
1. Which brand/model?This question is just impossible to answer. I use a refurbished Toshiba Stylistic 5210 ($700 on eBay), but your needs and price range may differ sharply from mine. Here's a couple of resources:
The Medical Quack TabletPC2.com 2. How good is handwriting recognition technologyDepends on the tablet. Mine is generally good, but I would agree with Martin's caveats above.
3. How accessible is lab data input? ie how long does it take AC.com to be up and running to accept data from the lab you work with?My hookup to LabCorp took 4 - 6 weeks, but I wasn't trying to hurry anybody up. If you're trying to hook up to a lab that Amazing Charts hasn't interfaced with before, you may be in for a long wait.
4. Can AC be used in a split screen mode? I like to look at letters from co-managing MDs while I update the PMH, for example. It is not a native function, but I had good luck doing something like this with two separate computers and freeware/cheapware Multi Monitor software from
MaxiVista. 5. How do members use the email function of AC? I was told by AC that it isn't HIPAA compliant. Do you direct patients to another secure email program? How is that text saved into AC?Sorry; I don't use this feature.
6. What program is best for remote access? I have a server and four computers in the office. I plan to access from home or while travelling.I have been very satisfied with
LogMeIn Pro , which is powerful and inexpensive. There is a freeware version also.
I don't use a Mac and can't help with that last one. Good luck, and if you learn anything good, come back and share it with the rest of us!
