Tag: Medical Records
Doctors Want Substantial Improvements in EHRs
Most doctors see value in EHRs, but almost half believe they detract from clinical effectiveness
Older Adults Often Reluctant to Set Up Secure Patient Portal
Concerns include increased chance of error versus talking on phone, in person
Language Used in Medical Record Can Affect Patient Care
Stigmatizing language may transmit bias, influence trainees' attitudes
Best Practices Developed for Use of EHR to Enhance Patient Care
Patients regard EHR as positive presence; can be used to engage patients by jointly viewing data
Regulatory Requirements Drive Dissatisfaction With EHRs
Other countries using EHR software report satisfaction, cite it as tool improving efficacy
Medicare Requiring Hospitals to Post Prices Online
Medicare would base part of a hospital's payments on how easy it is for patients to access medical records
Suggestions Offered to Reduce Physician Frustration With EHRs
Eight suggestions include providing individualized optimization training to personalize EHR settings
EHR Usability Contributes to Possible Patient Harm Events
Usability challenges mainly occur during order placement and medication administration
Four Best Practices Outlined to Prevent Health Care Cyberattacks
Health care execs should ID potential inefficiencies in cybersecurity, ensure systems backed up
EHRs Not Sufficient to Ensure Success in Value-Based Care
EHRs do not necessarily capture information needed; interoperability is poor, analytics are incomplete
