EMR/EHR

Electronic medical records (EMR) are a digital version of a patient’s chart that store their personal information, medical history and links to prior exams, texts and reports. The goal of these systems is to enable immediate access to the patient's data electronically, rather than needing to request paper file folders that might be stored in fragment files at numerous locations where a patient is seen or treated. EMRs (also called electronic health records, or EHR) improve clinician and health system efficiency by making all this data immediately available. This helps reduce repeat tests, repeat prescriptions and repeat imaging exams because reports, imaging or other patient data is not not immediately available.

Gottlieb: Let’s not slap the label ‘medical device’ on AI software that only helps clinicians make care decisions
Standing FDA guidance reflects concern over physicians deferring to AI-aided CDS recommendations when pressed for time or uncertain of their own judgments. Is that stance outdated?
PHOTO GALLERY: The Epic intergalactic headquarters art collection
EHR company Epic is known for its large, eclectic art collection and its unique corporate headquarters buildings that look like movie sets. Here is a virtual tour inside.
AI brings cardiology, neurology teams together to boost care for stroke patients
A new post-stroke care pathway from Viz.ai and Medtronic is associated with significant benefits, including higher patient and clinician satisfaction.
Best in KLAS: End-users review top health IT systems in the US
KLAS Research announced the winners of its 2025 Best in KLAS awards this week, recognizing top performers across approximately 150 health informatics market segments.
More than words: AI takes NLP to the next level to identify signs of heart failure
Previous NLP algorithms for heart failure looked for certain words or phrases, but this updated model makes decisions based on clinical context.

Gottlieb: Let’s not slap the label ‘medical device’ on AI software that only helps clinicians make care decisions

Standing FDA guidance reflects concern over physicians deferring to AI-aided CDS recommendations when pressed for time or uncertain of their own judgments. Is that stance outdated?

PHOTO GALLERY: The Epic intergalactic headquarters art collection

EHR company Epic is known for its large, eclectic art collection and its unique corporate headquarters buildings that look like movie sets. Here is a virtual tour inside.

AI brings cardiology, neurology teams together to boost care for stroke patients

A new post-stroke care pathway from Viz.ai and Medtronic is associated with significant benefits, including higher patient and clinician satisfaction.

Best in KLAS: End-users review top health IT systems in the US

KLAS Research announced the winners of its 2025 Best in KLAS awards this week, recognizing top performers across approximately 150 health informatics market segments.

More than words: AI takes NLP to the next level to identify signs of heart failure

Previous NLP algorithms for heart failure looked for certain words or phrases, but this updated model makes decisions based on clinical context.

Christmas ransomware exposed over 300K patient records to dark web

Last Christmas, Anna Jaques Hospital in Massachusetts suffered a ransomware attack. Now, nearly a year later, it confirms hackers stole personal information on 316,342 patients.

doctor examines patient data on their tablet

PaceMate acquires Medtronic workflow tech, promising ‘unparalleled support’ for heart patients

The Florida-based healthcare company, already a leading name in cardiac data management, said the acquisition will help its technology reach more heart teams than ever before.

NextGen Healthcare tapped by Advanced Heart Group to enhance patient experience, boost operational efficiency

This partnership reflects NextGen Healthcare’s deepening commitment to supporting cardiology practices nationwide. Research shows that nearly 50 percent of adults in the United States have some form of cardiovascular disease today—a rate expected to grow to 61 percent by 2050.