Feb 6, 2026 · An electronic health record (EHR) digitizes a patient’s paper chart. It collects the patient’s history of conditions, tests and treatments and can be used to create a more holistic view of the …

Dec 11, 2023 · EHR design, customization or configuration can contribute to patient harm. Researchers also are quantifying the physician burdens of EHRs.

Dec 1, 2025 · In an interview with the AMA, Dr. Mensch discusses the EHR initiative at Northwell Health, the role of informatics in health care and how emerging technologies—such as augmented …

Jul 26, 2024 · The EHR is a driver of burnout for doctors. Then comes time to switch to a new one. Early communication, training are musts for a smooth transition.

Improving EHR usability requires significant effort among all stakeholders—vendors, physicians, other health care professionals, institutions, patients, researchers and policymakers.

Sep 11, 2024 · A new study compares EHR time demands among specialties, as well as which physicians are required to do the most work after hours.

Dec 2, 2025 · Additional information “Break-the-glass,” or “break-glass” functionality requires an EHR user to enter additional authentication information and documentation of a specific business reason …

Dec 2, 2025 · Through quality improvement projects, medical students at Geisinger College of Health Sciences find out how to harness the EHR’s power.

Dec 6, 2024 · The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about virtual care and EHR inbox management.

Feb 27, 2024 · One health system saw a 29% rise in EHR secure-message use in just six months. But does avoiding the phone offer a leg up for better care?