Most medical records today exist digitally in either electronic medical records (EMR) or electronic health record (EHR) systems. These sound like they’re the same thing, but there’s one major distinction.
Electronic health records are digital versions of patient records designed to be easy to share, and they have helped shape our healthcare system.
Patients no longer need to depend on their primary care physicians to maintain or request their health data. Healthcare providers must protect PHI by strictly controlling to whom medical records are released.
When a patient needs specialized care from multiple healthcare providers, medical records are integral to ensuring a positive patient experience. With the frequently hectic and urgent nature of providing healthcare services, easy access to patient health information is invaluable. To help provide the highest-quality care possible, care coordination is key.
