EHR Success Stories: Joplin Clinic Rises from Rubble in 72 Hours

The devastating tornado that swept through Joplin, Missouri on May 22 completely destroyed a number of physician offices, including that of Tracy Godfrey, MD, a Family Practitioner with the Family Health Center of Joplin. But thanks to electronic health records, Godfrey had access to all of her patients' information, and in less than three days after the catastrophe, the practice was able to reopen its doors at a temporary location.

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[mohit94085]

Family Health Center of Joplin uses "e-Mds" for their electronic health record system.

[martalli]

What software does Dr. Godfrey use?