Medical Economics October 8, 2019
The electronic health record (EHR) not only houses patient data, but also is a major source of frustration for doctors. Complaints about them are abundant, ranging from a design that’s focused more on billing than clinical workflow to how the computer and its data-entry tasks create a physical barrier between the physician and the patient.
Even with all their flaws, doctors still see the possibilities within the EHR. “The potential is great to be able to track various pieces of information more efficiently and not have to rifle through papers,” says Robert McLean, MD, FACP, president of the American College of Physicians. “Having the EHR identify people that haven’t had health interventions—something a doctor might forget if they are not...
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