Can you hear me now? Voice recognition for the EMR has made big strides, and many say meaningful use requirements will accelerate adoption.

CIOs need to closely examine clinician workflow when deciding which form of VR (front-end or back-end) to use. Highly paid specialists may not want to do their own editing. A strong cable backbone is important for real-time voice recognition. Introducing VR in the ambulatory setting can help physicians adopt in inpatient settings. A site license makes VR easier for the physician by making it available on every computer. At some organizations, physicians can have the option of transcriptionists, if they pay for it.