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Maria Gray, LPN

Product Manager & Lead Implementation Specialist, AZZLY

Clinical Editor at EHR Source

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About

Maria Gray is a Licensed Practical Nurse who transitioned from clinical practice into healthcare technology. Her nursing background gives her a unique perspective on the workflows that EHR systems are built to support -- and where they often fall short.

At AZZLY, Maria serves as Product Manager and Lead Implementation Specialist, where she guides behavioral health facilities through EHR transitions. Her work spans requirements gathering, workflow design, staff training, and post-go-live optimization -- bridging the gap between clinical teams and the technology they rely on daily.

At EHR Source, Maria draws on her clinical nursing experience and deep implementation expertise to write about clinical workflows, EHR implementation strategy, patient documentation, and healthcare product management. Her articles are grounded in the practical realities of what clinicians and operations teams actually encounter when adopting or optimizing an EHR system.

Credentials

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Expertise

Clinical Workflows EHR Implementation Patient Documentation Healthcare Product Management Clinical Informatics

Articles by Maria Gray

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How Much Does an EHR Cost? The Complete Pricing Guide for 2026

Detailed EHR pricing breakdown by vendor and practice size — subscription fees, implementation costs, hidden expenses, and 5-year TCO analysis.

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ONC HTI-1 and HTI-4 Compliance: 2026 Buyer Checklist for EHR Teams

A procurement and governance checklist for evaluating EHR vendor readiness across ONC interoperability, transparency, and compliance expectations.

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EHR Data Exit and Vendor Lock-In: Contract Clauses That Actually Work

A practical legal and technical playbook for healthcare organizations to reduce EHR lock-in risk and protect data portability before signing contracts.

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FDA AI-Enabled Medical Devices: Procurement Guide for Provider Groups (2026)

FDA AI medical device procurement guide: due diligence criteria, PCCP requirements, and lifecycle governance for provider groups.

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Best EHR for Cardiology Practices (2026 Buyer Guide)

Cardiology EHR buyer guide: what to test for imaging integration, device data feeds, cath lab workflows, and quality reporting.

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Best EHR for Pediatrics Practices (2026 Buyer Guide)

Pediatric EHR buyer guide: immunization registry workflows, growth tracking, adolescent privacy controls, and well-child visit automation.

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Best EHR for Urgent Care Groups (2026 Buyer Guide)

Urgent care EHR buyer guide: maximize patient throughput, streamline front-desk check-in, and reduce billing denials.

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Best EHR for Oncology Practices (2026 Buyer Guide)

How oncology groups should evaluate EHR systems for infusion workflows, regimen documentation, care coordination, and high-risk revenue cycle controls.

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Best EHR for Dermatology Practices (2026 Buyer Guide)

Dermatology EHR buyer guide: clinical photo management, biopsy tracking, high-volume visit throughput, and cosmetic vs. medical billing.

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Best EHR for Nephrology Practices (2026 Buyer Guide)

Nephrology EHR buyer guide: CKD stage tracking, lab trend dashboards, dialysis coordination, and chronic care billing workflows.

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Best EHR for Endocrinology Practices (2026 Buyer Guide)

Endocrinology EHR buyer guide: diabetes panel tracking, A1C trend views, thyroid management workflows, and chronic care billing.

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Best EHR for Neurology Practices (2026 Buyer Guide)

Neurology EHR buyer guide: complex visit documentation, EEG/EMG integration, seizure tracking, and longitudinal neurologic care.

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Best EHR for Pain Management Practices (2026 Buyer Guide)

Pain management EHR buyer guide: PDMP integration, controlled-substance tracking, injection documentation, and compliance controls.

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Best EHR for Allergy and Immunology Practices (2026 Buyer Guide)

Allergy/immunology EHR buyer guide: skin test documentation, immunotherapy shot schedules, reaction tracking, and visit throughput.

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Best EHR for Infectious Disease Practices (2026 Buyer Guide)

Infectious disease EHR buyer guide: antibiotic stewardship tools, culture tracking, multi-provider coordination, and reportable condition workflows.

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Best EHR for Podiatry Practices (2026 Buyer Guide)

A specialty buyer guide for podiatry practices evaluating procedure workflows, chronic care follow-up, documentation speed, and claim quality.

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Best EHR for Primary Care Groups (2026 Buyer Guide)

Primary care EHR buyer guide: preventive care reminders, chronic disease panels, care gap closure, and value-based reimbursement tools.

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Best EHR for Psychiatry Groups (2026 Buyer Guide)

Psychiatry EHR buyer guide: e-prescribing for controlled substances, PHQ-9/GAD-7 tracking, 42 CFR Part 2 privacy, and telehealth.

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Best EHR for Multispecialty Provider Groups (2026 Buyer Guide)

Multispecialty EHR buyer guide: balance enterprise standardization with specialty-specific workflows, shared governance, and cost control.

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Best EHR for Family Medicine Groups (2026 Buyer Guide)

Family medicine EHR buyer guide: well-visit automation, immunization workflows, chronic disease continuity, and full-spectrum billing.

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Best EHR for Neurosurgery Groups (2026 Buyer Guide)

Neurosurgery EHR buyer guide: imaging-driven surgical planning, spine/cranial documentation, and high-acuity reimbursement workflows.

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Best EHR for Interventional Spine and Pain Groups (2026 Buyer Guide)

Interventional spine/pain EHR guide: fluoroscopy documentation, PDMP integration, injection coding, and prior auth workflows.

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Best EHR for Radiology and Imaging Centers (2026 Buyer Guide)

Radiology EHR buyer guide: PACS/RIS integration, structured reporting, order-to-result turnaround, and imaging-specific billing.

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Best EHR for Vascular Surgery Groups (2026 Buyer Guide)

Vascular surgery EHR buyer guide: duplex/angiography integration, graft surveillance tracking, and wound care documentation.

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Best EHR for Home Health and Hospice Organizations (2026 Buyer Guide)

Home health and hospice EHR buyer guide: mobile field charting, OASIS/HIS automation, visit verification, and PDGM billing.

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Best EHR for Emergency Medicine Groups (2026 Buyer Guide)

Emergency medicine EHR buyer guide: triage-to-disposition speed, T-sheet templates, handoff safety, and high-acuity E/M coding.

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Best EHR for Physical Therapy and Rehab Groups (2026 Buyer Guide)

PT and rehab EHR buyer guide: episode-of-care tracking, therapist documentation speed, utilization metrics, and denial prevention.

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Best EHR for Women's Health Groups (2026 Buyer Guide)

Women's health EHR buyer guide: preventive screening workflows, reproductive health documentation, and multi-site care coordination.

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Best EHR for Mental Health Practices in California (2026 Buyer Guide)

California mental health EHR buyer guide: Medi-Cal billing, telehealth workflows, implementation risk, and revenue-cycle performance.

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Best EHR for Mental Health Practices in Florida (2026 Buyer Guide)

Florida mental health EHR buyer guide: telehealth-ready workflows, reliable claims execution, and scalable multi-site governance.

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Best Lightning Step Alternatives (2026): SUD EHR Replacement Guide

A practical alternatives guide for Lightning Step customers comparing replacement paths by implementation risk, workflow depth, and operating leverage.

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How to Run an EHR Demo: Scorecard Template and Vendor Evaluation Guide (2026)

Run better EHR demos: who should attend, what scenarios to test, red flags to catch, and a free scorecard template to download.

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How to Calculate EHR Total Cost of Ownership and ROI (2026 Guide)

Calculate true EHR cost: hidden fees, 5-year TCO models, ROI measurement methodology, and real-world benchmarks by practice size.

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EHR Data Migration: A Complete Planning and Risk Management Guide (2026)

EHR data migration guide: PAMI priorities, HIPAA compliance, FHIR standards, testing protocols, and common pitfalls to avoid.

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Mobile EHR: Why Your Practice Needs It and What to Look For (2026)

Mobile EHR guide: native apps vs. responsive platforms, security requirements, offline access, and the best mobile features by vendor.

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Telehealth and EHR Integration: What Every Practice Needs in 2026

Telehealth-EHR integration guide: regulatory requirements, reimbursement codes, workflow design, and vendor comparison for hybrid care.

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EHR Patient Portals in 2026: Features, Vendors, and What Patients Actually Want

Compare patient portal features across Epic MyChart, athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, and more — with adoption data, satisfaction benchmarks, and ROI metrics.

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EHR Usability Scores and Benchmarks: How the Top Systems Compare (2026)

EHR usability rankings: Epic, Oracle Health, athenahealth, and MEDITECH compared by SUS scores, KLAS ratings, and physician satisfaction.

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Reducing EHR Documentation Burden: Evidence-Based Strategies That Actually Work (2026)

Cut EHR documentation time by 40%+: evidence-based strategies, AI tool comparisons, and vendor benchmarks to fight clinician burnout.

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Ambient AI Scribes in 2026: Clinical Evidence, ROI Data, and Vendor Comparison

Ambient AI scribe comparison: DAX, Abridge, Nabla, and Suki ranked by clinical accuracy, ROI data, and safety metrics.

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Patient Financial Experience and Price Transparency: The 2026 Playbook

Improve patient collections and satisfaction: No Surprises Act compliance, good faith estimates, payment plans, and self-pay workflows.

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Provider Credentialing and Payer Enrollment: The Complete Operational Guide (2026)

Credentialing and payer enrollment from start to finish: CAQH setup, payer timelines, re-credentialing, and revenue impact of delays.