EHR Innovations that should be happening today

When a lot of people are all focused on one aspect of healthcare it can be really easy to get pulled into that same point of view and forget about other factors and angles. So let’s take a moment today to focus on those other factors and angles that no one is talking about. There are a lot of very exciting innovations that are happening to or are being talked about for EHR systems. But what innovations aren’t being discussed or happening for EHR systems that should be?

Looking for our answers, we reached out to our talented Healthcare IT Today Community to ask them — what EHR innovation should be happening that isn’t? The following are their answers.

Lyle Berkowitz, CEO at KeyCare

‍From the perspective of a telehealth provider on Epic, I see some unique opportunities for EHR innovation. Because telehealth patients are seen online, there is the opportunity to capture more information before the visit to start building the note. Meanwhile, AI tools are emerging to analyze patients during a video visit, such as capturing vital signs and detecting certain diseases. It’s exciting to consider what the future holds for EHRs and the opportunities that support online care that is hyper-convenient and efficient and drives care quality.

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