Boulder Valley Independent Practitioner Association selects eClinicalWorks for integrated practice s

The 400-member association named eClinicalWorks a preferred vendor for flexible and integrated EMR and practice management solutions.
   
BVIPA's senior leadership performed due diligence on EMR/PM systems that were highly regarded by leading industry analysts. One important criterion was the use of a single, integrated database for both EMR and PM. In selecting eClinicalWorks as one of its preferred vendors, BVIPA will communicate to its members that it has done the legwork-reviewing contracts, negotiating pricing and compiling contact information and resources-and recommends eClinicalWorks' offerings.

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