HealthTech February 20, 2024
Optimization of electronic health record systems should focus on simplification, interoperability and data security.
Over the past decade, healthcare organizations have refined their electronic health record workflows, but challenges remain in the areas of data entry, availability, visual display and workflow support, according to the American Medical Association. Unfortunately, providers bear the brunt of these limitations, resulting in a bigger administrative burden and less time spent with patients. This struggle coincides with a period of increasing clinician burnout in the wake of the pandemic.
Those organizations that take an intentional approach to EHR optimization will make themselves stand out. The most successful optimization initiatives balance usability and security without compromising patient safety. Simplifying workflows not only ensures repeatable and...