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.

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.
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.
It's time to ditch the disc: 'Patients are ready' for online access to imaging
With more providers now integrating imaging into their diagnostic processes, there is greater need to improve the ease of access.
Some communication platforms bring more disruptions than improvements to workflows
A new analysis suggests that physicians who utilize secure messaging platforms for workplace communications might also spend more time taking calls.
Private equity-backed cardiology group puts cloud-based technology in hands of its cardiologists
Cardiovascular Associates of America, backed by Webster Equity Partners, currently includes practices in eight different states. Its partner cardiologists now have preferred access to multiple cloud-based services provided by Athenahealth.

Justice Department steps into EHR vendor lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice has become involved in a lawsuit against electronic health record (EHR) vendor Modernizing Medicine.

March 30, 2022

Cerner, Social Security Administration join forces to improve disability insurance claims process

The joint venture is expected to reduce uncompensated care since faster disability determinations may result in patients having quicker access to Medicare and Medicaid benefits.

February 22, 2022

EMR-based solutions help decrease unnecessary lab testing

Boston Medical Center reduced the number of patients who received unnecessary diagnostic testing after implementing new recommendations into its electronic medical record (EMR) system.

October 19, 2018

Pew: EHR reporting program should focus on safety, usability

Pew Charitable Trusts is asking the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology to incorporate safety-related data into its reporting criteria for usability in its new electronic health records (EHR) reporting program.

October 18, 2018

Mayo Clinic completes Epic EHR rollout

Mayo Clinic has completed its implementation of the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system at all of its locations.

October 10, 2018

Study: Requesting medical records can be ‘complicated, burdensome’ for US patients

A study of more than 80 top-ranked U.S. hospitals found that medical record request processes can be “complicated and burdensome” for patients.

October 5, 2018

Survey: Most doctors believe EHRs negatively impact patient relationships, workflow

A majority of physicians believe electronic health records (EHRs) negatively impact their relationships with patients, productivity and workflow, according to a recent survey by The Doctors Company.

October 2, 2018

New tool aims to simplify medical records requests

A team of health technology organizations joined forces to develop a new tool that makes it easier for patients to request and receive digital copies of their health records in the format of their choice.

October 2, 2018

EMR/EHR

Christmas ransomware exposed over 300K patient records to dark web

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

It's time to ditch the disc: 'Patients are ready' for online access to imaging

Some communication platforms bring more disruptions than improvements to workflows

Private equity-backed cardiology group puts cloud-based technology in hands of its cardiologists