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What is an Electronic Health Record (EHR)?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

An EHR is a digital system of a patient\u2019s paper chart. EHRs are real-time patient-centralized records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users. It may contain all the patient’s information: demographics, appointment schedule, vitals, labs and diagnoses, Rx, insurance, billing, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of EHR<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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  1. EHRs reduce the risk of medical errors because all the information is entered directly into the server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. EHRs improve care coordination among healthcare providers and patients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. EHRs allow for better patient engagement. Patients can access their own medical information as well in the portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. EHRs improve patient safety by reducing the likelihood of duplicate tests and medication errors. It is also providing accurate billing information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. EHRs make it easier to share information with health insurance companies and government agencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. EHRs save time and money by streamlining healthcare delivery. No more wasting time on paper files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. EHRs offer better security for your medical information. Your records are encrypted and password-protected, making it much harder for unauthorized people to access your personal information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The EHR (Electronic Health Record) life cycle refers to the stages an EHR system goes through, from planning and implementation to maintenance and eventual replacement. This life cycle includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Electronic Health Record Life Cycle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Planning:<\/strong> At the planning stage, the primary task is to outline all the processes that need to be executed in the system.\n