HealthIT Answers October 5, 2021
By Jennifer Fitisemanu, RN, BSN, Consulting Architect, Epic Services, CereCore
Historically, a patient’s electronic medical record was a way for the healthcare team to keep an account of the patient’s care. Over time, the record has become integral to sharing information with care teams across organizations, documenting quality care, ensuring accurate and timely payment of services, and detailing treatment plans across the care continuum.
Today, the patient is a primary consumer of their own health information. Real-time or near real-time access to upcoming appointments, medications, results, notes, and information to guide decision making is expected. With just a few clicks, their record is at their fingertips. Silos of data are no longer an option, and the exchange of data is...