Electronic

Electronic health records (EHR) are digital versions of patients' paper charts. They are real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users.

Overview[edit | edit source]

An EHR contains the medical and treatment history of the patients in one practice. EHRs have the ability to exchange health information electronically. They can help providers more effectively diagnose patients, reduce medical errors, and provide safer care.

Benefits[edit | edit source]

EHRs and the ability to exchange health information electronically can help providers to achieve higher quality and safer care for patients while creating tangible enhancements for organizations. EHRs help providers better manage care for patients and provide better health care by:

Providing accurate, up-to-date, and complete information about patients at the point of care
Enabling quick access to patient records for more coordinated, efficient care
Securely sharing electronic information with patients and other clinicians
Helping providers more effectively diagnose patients, reduce medical errors, and provide safer care
Improving patient and provider interaction and communication, as well as health care convenience
Enabling safer, more reliable prescribing
Promoting legible, complete documentation and accurate, streamlined coding and billing
Enhancing privacy and security of patient data
Helping providers improve productivity and work-life balance
Enabling providers to improve efficiency and meet their business goals
Reducing costs through decreased paperwork, improved safety, reduced duplication of testing, and improved health.

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External links[edit | edit source]

Electronic Health Records at HealthIT.gov

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