Practice Management System (PMS) Review

In 2011 , the independent panel review of the 4 PMS systems available in New Zealand was undertaken.   This reviewed the 4 PMS’ against the “high 5″ criteria identified in the earlier PMS requirements project.     A draft report was developed and the final report is now scheduled to be published to the sector in the second week of February.

Meanwhile here is a list of frequently asked questions regarding the process:

PMS report FAQ 30 Jan 2011

PMS Requirements – 2010

In 2010 Patients First were requested to evaluate the requirements of Practice Management System s to support the future delivery of care in General Practice and primary care (including emerging requirements).  The findings of this are to inform a product certification process in the future.

The Exec Summary report provides a high level overview of the findings and recommendations; the Final report is contains further detail:

 

Patients First Clinical Pathway Tool evaluation

The following is the final report and corresponding recommendations from the National Health IT Board regarding the Clinical Pathway Tool Evaluation conducted in2010.  The final report was released in Nov 2010.

 

Patients First Commentary on the New Zealand Primary Healthcare Information and Quality environment (June 2010)

The following report outlines the emerging trends and corresponding recommended “outline workplan” for the Patients First Programme as at June 2010.