iKnowMed
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What is iKnowMed
iKnowMed is an electronic health record (EHR) platform designed for oncology practices to document care, manage chemotherapy workflows, and support clinical operations. It is used by physicians, nurses, and administrative staff in outpatient cancer centers to coordinate treatment plans, orders, and patient records. The product is commonly deployed as part of a broader oncology practice management and revenue cycle ecosystem and emphasizes oncology-specific templates and regimen-based ordering.
Oncology-specific clinical workflows
iKnowMed is built around oncology care delivery, including regimen-based ordering and documentation patterns common in infusion settings. This specialization can reduce the need for extensive customization compared with general-purpose EHRs. It supports structured capture of oncology-relevant clinical information that is often required for longitudinal cancer care.
Integrated chemo ordering support
The system supports chemotherapy ordering and related clinical checks within the EHR workflow. This helps standardize ordering steps across providers and can improve consistency in how regimens and supportive medications are documented. It is oriented toward high-volume outpatient infusion operations rather than general ambulatory visits.
Ecosystem fit for practices
iKnowMed is positioned to work alongside oncology practice management and revenue cycle processes under the same vendor umbrella. For organizations seeking fewer vendor relationships, this can simplify contracting and support escalation paths. It also aligns clinical documentation with downstream billing and operational needs typical in specialty practices.
Narrow specialty focus
The product is primarily designed for oncology, which can limit suitability for multi-specialty groups that want a single EHR across service lines. Non-oncology workflows may require additional systems or workarounds. Organizations with diverse clinical programs may find the feature set less balanced than broader healthcare platforms.
Complex implementation and change
Oncology EHR deployments often involve detailed build decisions for regimens, order sets, and clinical documentation standards. This can increase implementation time and require significant clinical governance and training. Practices with limited IT or informatics resources may experience a heavier rollout burden.
Interoperability depends on context
Data exchange with external hospitals, labs, and imaging centers typically depends on interface scope, local integration work, and partner capabilities. As a result, interoperability outcomes can vary by deployment and may require additional integration services. Organizations should validate specific interface requirements (e.g., HL7/FHIR, lab feeds) during evaluation.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Enterprise subscription (quote-based; pricing not publicly disclosed) Public pricing: Not available on vendor site Known billing elements (from official Ontada documentation):
- Monthly subscription fee, billed per user (covers access, maintenance/support, and upgrades to the Module Services).
- One-time professional services fee for implementation, setup, and training.
- One-time professional services fees to set up/configure interfaces, plus annual maintenance/support fee(s) per interface.
- Certain messaging/e-prescribing fees (Surescripts) are bundled with the monthly subscription; direct exchange messaging is limited to participants in that network. How to get a price: Contact Ontada/McKesson sales for a custom quote.
Seller details
McKesson Corporation
Irving, Texas, USA
1833
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