BuildYourEMR

BuildYourEMR is a cloud-based electronic medical records and practice management platform designed for small to mid-sized ambulatory care practices across multiple specialties. The system combines clinical documentation, practice management, billing, and revenue cycle management into a unified platform accessible via web browser without requiring local server infrastructure. The vendor positions itself as a customizable solution that allows practices to configure workflows, templates, and documentation forms to match their specific operational needs rather than forcing practices to adapt to rigid, pre-defined workflows. This approach appeals to specialty practices that require tailored charting capabilities beyond generic ambulatory templates.

The platform includes core ambulatory EHR functionality such as SOAP note documentation, e-prescribing through Surescripts connectivity, laboratory ordering and results integration with major reference labs including Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp, patient scheduling with appointment reminders, and a patient portal for secure messaging and health information access. The integrated practice management module handles patient registration, insurance verification, appointment scheduling, and front-office workflows. Revenue cycle capabilities include charge capture, claims generation and submission, payment posting, and denial management, with MIPS and MACRA quality reporting tools to support value-based care participation requirements.

BuildYourEMR targets independent physician practices, group practices, and specialty clinics typically ranging from solo practitioners to multi-provider groups of 10-20 clinicians. The vendor markets specifically to family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, orthopedics, dermatology, OB-GYN, and urgent care specialties with specialty-specific templates and documentation workflows. The cloud-based deployment model eliminates upfront hardware costs and IT infrastructure requirements, making it accessible to smaller practices with limited technical resources. The system is ONC 2015 Edition certified for meaningful use attestation and includes EPCS certification for controlled substance e-prescribing. While BuildYourEMR competes in a crowded ambulatory EHR market dominated by larger vendors, it differentiates through customization flexibility and a focus on practices seeking alternatives to enterprise-grade systems with more complexity than needed for straightforward ambulatory workflows.