Gehrimed

Gehrimed is an ambulatory electronic health record (EHR) and practice management system designed specifically for small to medium-sized outpatient medical practices. Founded in 1996, the company has focused on delivering a comprehensive yet streamlined solution for independent physician offices and specialty clinics seeking an integrated approach to clinical documentation, scheduling, and revenue cycle management.

The system's core architecture combines clinical and administrative functionality in a single database, eliminating the need for separate practice management and EHR systems. This unified approach enables real-time data sharing between clinical and billing workflows, reducing duplicate data entry and improving charge capture accuracy. Gehrimed supports comprehensive ambulatory documentation including SOAP notes, problem lists, medication management, and customizable templates adapted to various specialty workflows.

Gehrimed distinguishes itself through its focus on usability for smaller practices that may lack extensive IT resources. The system offers cloud-based deployment, eliminating the need for on-premises servers and reducing the technical burden on practice staff. The vendor provides implementation support, training, and ongoing customer service designed for practices transitioning from paper-based or legacy systems.

Key clinical capabilities include electronic prescribing through Surescripts integration, laboratory ordering and results management with connections to major reference labs like Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp, and customizable clinical documentation templates. The practice management module handles patient scheduling, insurance verification, claims submission, payment posting, and accounts receivable management. Patient engagement features include a web-based portal for appointment requests, secure messaging, and access to medical records.

The system maintains ONC 2015 Edition certification for meaningful use and MIPS reporting requirements, supporting practices in meeting federal quality reporting mandates. EPCS certification enables controlled substance prescribing compliance. Interoperability features include Direct secure messaging for care coordination and HL7 interfaces for data exchange with external systems.

Gehrimed primarily serves single-specialty and multi-specialty practices ranging from solo practitioners to groups with up to approximately 20 providers. The vendor has particular presence among primary care practices, though the system supports various specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, dermatology, gastroenterology, and OB-GYN with specialty-specific templates and workflows. The pricing model typically follows a per-provider monthly subscription structure, including software access, updates, and support services.

While not competing at the enterprise hospital system level, Gehrimed occupies a niche serving independent practices seeking a cost-effective, integrated solution without the complexity of larger enterprise EHR platforms. The vendor's longevity in the market since 1996 indicates sustained operations, though it maintains a relatively modest market presence compared to dominant ambulatory EHR vendors.