The article is an attempt to elevate the discussion and confusion between EHR Electronic Health Records and EMR Electronic Medical Records.
Let’s start with EMR; EMR is no different from the paper medical record Doctors (MD) kept in the past. It contains all the patient’s information. This electronic record was an attempt to try and centralize clinical data and improve the quality management of these records. The EMR improves Billing and record-keeping. The improvements to medical coding are also significant since the electronic system update the code when new once is issued or change.
The EHR, on the other hand, is all the same information ass an EMR but add some more functionality. The EHR allows you to share information with a broader group of providers that help maintain quality care for individuals.
Some concerns by providers are the challenges that implementation my bring. The most significant difference is entering information directly into the computer, tablet, or laptops. However, once this implementation is complete, you can now connect to Medical insurance, pharmacies, bloodwork labs, and even referrals to specialists without using paper.
There are inadequate implemented EHR systems, and they don’t provide all the functionalities needed in and medical office or institution. It ends up, resulting in a hybrid system between electronic and paper; thus, it does not provide all the efficiency you get from a well-implemented system.