Dr. Tim Nichols reviews his list of “deal-breakers,” those items that were most important to him when he began the process of selecting a new EHR system for his practice. His priorities when researching options included practice-oriented needs in terms of records continuity, accommodating the unique procedures and needs of an individual practice, and reporting requirements. Dr. Nichols also reviews his preferences for technical considerations and support, and explains his reasoning for his minimum requirements.