Practice EMR vs a typical EMR vs paper
Where it counts for a clinic running on a real-world budget.
| What matters | Practice EMR | Typical EMR | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take payments with no gateway / API fees |
via mobile-money agents
|
needs a paid gateway
|
cash only
|
| Works offline / on unstable internet |
on-site server
|
cloud-only
|
|
| Patient data stays on your premises |
in Tanzania
|
vendor cloud
|
|
| Standby mirror & automatic backups |
standby + nightly USB
|
extra cost
|
|
| Pharmacy + store / inventory included |
core
|
paid module
|
|
| Laboratory workflow |
core
|
paid module
|
|
| Inpatient, theatre, labour ward, ANC/RCH |
add-on module
|
paid module
|
|
| CTC clinic register & CTC2 card |
add-on module
|
paper card
|
|
| NHIF electronic claims & pre-approval |
built in
|
configure yourself
|
|
| MoH statutory reports (MTUHA, tracer) |
official layouts
|
compiled by hand
|
|
| HR & payroll (PAYE, statutory) |
add-on module
|
||
| Financial ledger, receipts & debt tracking |
paid module
|
manual cashbook
|
|
| Modular pricing — pay only for what you use |
core + chosen add-ons
|
bundles & per-user fees
|
|
| Instant search & retrieval of records |
physical files
|
||
| Use on phones & tablets |
home-screen app
|
Fully supported
Partial / extra cost
Not available
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