How To Select the Right MEDITECH Platform

Moving to a new electronic health record (EHR) means navigating countless decisions, from early-stage planning through go-live and beyond. When eyeing a move to MEDITECH Expanse, you’ll face a key decision early in planning: Whether to pursue a traditional EHR implementation or MEDITECH’s web-based subscription model, MEDITECH as a Service (MaaS). The right approach depends on your budget, timeline, and long-term strategy.

How does READY Implementation differ from MaaS? 

MEDITECH’s READY Implementation model offers a traditional, organization-specific EHR. You can choose whether to host your applications in the cloud, on-premises, or in a hybrid solution. READY Implementation lets you roll out Expanse’s many features and solutions incrementally or all at once, depending on your needs.  

MaaS allows users to go live with the complete version of Expanse more quickly, but with potentially less customization and control. MaaS is hosted remotely in the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with groups of MaaS clients clustered together by MEDITECH.  

Let’s compare the key differences between READY Implementation and Maas for planning, implementation, and support.

READY vs. MaaS: Planning

Cost Considerations

What to consider: Are lower upfront costs paramount, or do lower long-term costs align with your goals?

Licensing Considerations 

What to consider: Would a one-time license fee streamline future budget planning, or is a recurring fee more attractive?

Customization Considerations 

What to consider: Will you require customized workflows or processes or integrated third-party apps now or in the future?

Hosting Considerations 

What to consider: Have you explored the different hosting options available for Expanse and determined which one is best for your needs?

READY vs. MaaS: Implementation

Timeline Considerations 

What to consider: Are you approaching the project with a firm deadline in mind?

User Experience Considerations 

What to consider: Are you or is your implementation vendor prepared to provide clinicians with training and support?

Innovation and Scalability Considerations 

What to consider: Do you have a plan to address growth demands and the need for scalability?

READY vs. MaaS: Support 

Performance and Reliability Considerations 

What to consider: Do you have a strong need for customized updates – and the IT staff or vendor support to carry them out?

Resourcing and Support Considerations

What to consider: Does building in-house support capabilities align with your goals? 

Post-Go-Live Support Considerations 

What to consider: How do you plan to address managed services, application support, and coding support?

Security and Compliance Considerations

What to consider: Do you have the staff or support required for robust data protection? 

Which option is right for you? 

READY Implementation and MaaS offer unique benefits. MaaS can reduce your upfront costs and streamline planning. READY Implementation gives you more control over implementation, systems integration, data security, management, and maintenance. 

Thankfully, you do not have to make this decision alone. Tegria offers a range of support and expertise to guide you to the best approach for your organization.