DOTmed May 10, 2021
Electronic health records (EHRs) have become an integral part of the healthcare delivery system in the past decade and will continue to evolve in the coming years. Accelerated adoption of EHRs can alleviate the tech burden on healthcare providers and add to the clinical decision-making process. Virtually all large healthcare organizations have implemented EHRs to gather and report data. This trend aligns with the shift toward value-based models of care and the adoption of technologies that provide the most efficient high-touch care.
A growing number of healthcare influencers realize the importance of effective interoperability of EHRs to enhance patient-centered care, improve communication across care teams and advance value-based initiatives. In fact, EHR interoperability is key to long-term sustainability in the...