Electronic Health Records (EHR) - American Medical Association
6 days ago · An electronic health record (EHR) digitizes a patient’s paper chart. It collects the patient’s history of conditions, tests and treatments and can be used to create a more holistic …
7 EHR usability, safety challenges—and how to overcome them
Dec 11, 2023 · EHR design, customization or configuration can contribute to patient harm. Researchers also are quantifying the physician burdens of EHRs.
10 challenges when switching EHRs—and how to meet them
Jul 26, 2024 · The EHR is a driver of burnout for doctors. Then comes time to switch to a new one. Early communication, training are musts for a smooth transition.
Are copy/paste functions used in EHR documentation prohibited?
Apr 11, 2025 · Copy and paste functions can be valuable time-saving tools if used properly. Health care organizations should establish training and guidance for EHR users on the …
Meaningful Use: Electronic Health Record (EHR) incentive programs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) EHR Incentive Program—also known as Meaningful Use or MU—initially provided incentives to accelerate the adoption of electronic …
Is order entry a physician-only EHR task? | AMA
Oct 2, 2025 · Medicare & Medicaid Is order entry a physician-only EHR task? Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about who can enter orders in the EHR.
Practice innovation strategies: EHR improvements
Sep 24, 2024 · This collection of AMA STEPS Forward® Practice Innovation Strategies—including playbook and checklist PDFs—offers proven approaches on how to …
Five physician specialties that spend the most time in the EHR
Sep 11, 2024 · A new study compares EHR time demands among specialties, as well as which physicians are required to do the most work after hours.
“Break-the-Glass” EHR functionality | AMA
Feb 11, 2025 · Break-the-glass, or break-glass functions require an EHR user to enter additional authentication information and documentation of a specific business reason for accessing a …
Taming the EHR Playbook - American Medical Association
Jun 28, 2024 · The Taming the EHR Playbook addresses how to maximize the benefits and minimize the burdens of the electronic health record (EHR). Learn more.