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EMR Vs EMR

An electronic health record (EHR) contains a patient's comprehensive medical history from all providers and makes information accessible across organizations to inform care. An electronic medical record (EMR) contains a patient's medical information from within a single practice. While often used interchangeably, EHR is now the preferred term as it supports care coordination and meets federal meaningful use requirements by enabling information sharing across the healthcare system.

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EMR Vs EMR

An electronic health record (EHR) contains a patient's comprehensive medical history from all providers and makes information accessible across organizations to inform care. An electronic medical record (EMR) contains a patient's medical information from within a single practice. While often used interchangeably, EHR is now the preferred term as it supports care coordination and meets federal meaningful use requirements by enabling information sharing across the healthcare system.

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EMR vs.

EHR
An EHR and an EMR vary greatly, although many use the terms EHR and EMR
interchangeably. An EMR (electronic medical record) is a digital version of a chart with
patient information stored in a computer and an EHR (electronic health record) is a digital
record of health information.

1. Differences between EHR and EMR


2. EMR (electronic medical record) Definition
3. EHR (electronic health record) Definition
4. EHR vs. EMR; usage trends
5. EHR vs. EMR; the advantages
6. EHR vs. EMR; the disadvantages
7. EMR vs. EHR; the benefits
8. CEHRT or CEMRT

Differences between EHR and EMR

EHR (ELECTRONIC EMR (ELECTRONIC


HEALTH RECORDS) MEDICAL RECORDS)

- A digital record of health


- A digital version of a chart
information

- Streamlined sharing of updated, - Not designed to be shared outside


real-time information the individual practice
EHR (ELECTRONIC EMR (ELECTRONIC
HEALTH RECORDS) MEDICAL RECORDS)

- Allows a patient’s medical - Patient record does not easily


information to move with them travel outside the practice

- Access to tools that providers can - Mainly used by providers for


use for decision making diagnosis and treatment

EMR (electronic medical record) Definition


The EMR or electronic medical record refers to everything you’d find in a paper chart,
such as medical history, diagnoses, medications, immunization dates, allergies. While
EMRs work well within a practice, they’re limited because they don’t easily travel outside
the practice. In fact, the patient’s medical record might even have to be printed out and
mailed for another provider to see it.

EHR (electronic health record) Definition


EHR or electronic health record are digital records of health information. They contain all
the information you’d find in a paper chart — and a lot more. EHRs include past medical
history, vital signs, progress notes, diagnoses, medications, immunization dates,
allergies, lab data and imaging reports. They can also contain other relevant information,
such as insurance information, demographic data, and even data imported from personal
wellness devices.

The power of an EHR lies not only in the data it contains, but how it’s shared. EHRs
makes health information instantly accessible to authorized providers across practices
and health organizations, helping to inform clinical decisions and coordinate care. An
EHR can be shared with all clinicians and
organizations involved in a patient’s care such as labs, specialists, imaging facilities,
pharmacies, emergency facilities, and school and workplace clinics.

An EHR is also necessary to meet Meaningful Use requirements. Meaningful Use is a


Medicare and Medicaid program that supports the use of an EHR to improve patient care.
To achieve Meaningful Use and avoid penalties on Medicare and Medicaid
reimbursements, eligible providers must follow a set of criteria that serve as a roadmap
for effectively using an EHR.

• An electronic health record (EHR) makes health information instantly accessible


to authorized providers across practices and health organizations.
• It contains a patient’s medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans,
immunization dates, allergies, radiology images, and lab results, among other
medical information.
• EHRs are the future of healthcare because they provide critical data that informs
clinical decisions, and they help coordinate care between all providers in the
healthcare ecosystem.

EHR vs. EMR; usage trends


While both EHR and EMR are commonly used terms, the term “EHR (electronic health
records)” is now referenced more frequently. This is likely due to the Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services (CMS), as well as the Office of the National Coordinator for Health
Information (ONC) preference for the term “EHR”. The CMS when speaking of health care
reform, always uses the terminology, “meaningful use of an EHR”. The ONC exclusively
uses the terms “EHR” and “electronic health records”, explaining that the word ‘health’ is
more encompassing than the word ‘medical’. The term “Medical Records” implies clinician
records for diagnosis and treatment, while the term “Health Records” more broadly
denotes anything related to the general condition of the body. A Personal Health Record
known as PHR is just that: personal. It is those parts of the EMR/EHR that an individual
person “owns” and controls.

According to the 2014 Black Book Ranking report, 31% of practices have adopted an
EHR. A fully functional EHR system goes beyond basic functionalities such as clinical
notes and documentation and incorporates more of your practice workflows. With a fully
functional EHR, your practice is more seamlessly integrated with other members of the
healthcare community, helping to:

• Improve coordination of care


• Increase patient participation in care
• Improve the quality of care
• Increase efficiencies and cost savings

EHR vs. EMR; the advantages


EHR and EMR software systems have some disadvantages as well.

• Compared to paper records, a digital patient-record (EHR) system can add


information management tools to help providers provide better care by more
efficiently organizing, interpreting, and reacting to data.
• EHR software can provide clinical reminder alerts, connect experts for health care
decision support, and analyze aggregate data for both care management and
research.
• The more interactive an EHR system is, the more it will prompt the user for
additional information. This not only helps collect more data but also enhances
their completeness.
• EHRs are the future of healthcare because they provide critical data that informs
clinical decisions, and they help coordinate care between all providers in the
healthcare ecosystem.
• EHR systems focus on the total health of the patient. EHR software is designed to
reach out beyond the health organization that originally collects and compiles the
information. They are built to share information with other health care providers,
such as laboratories and specialists, so they contain information from all the
clinicians involved in the patient’s care.
• The information moves with the patient—to the specialist, the hospital, the nursing
home, the next state or even across the country. EHR systems are designed to be
accessed by all people involved in the patients care—including the patients
themselves.

EHR vs. EMR; the disadvantages


EHR and EMR software systems have some disadvantages as well.

• They are typically much more expensive to implement initially, as providers must
invest in the proper hardware, training and support on top of the software unless
their using our EHR.
• Unless properly built, there’s also the chance the system will malfunction, destroy
all data.

EMR vs. EHR; the benefits


The EHR is the future of healthcare because they provide critical data that informs clinical
decisions, and they help coordinate care between everyone in the healthcare ecosystem.
An EHR has the following benefits over an EMR:

• Health information and data. The system holds what‘s normally in a paper chart
– problem lists, ICD-10 codes, medication lists, test results.
• Results management. An EHR lets you receive lab results, radiology reports, and
even X-ray images electronically while ensuring tests are not duplicated.
• Order entry. No more prescription pads. All your orders are automated using
secure e-prescribingtechnology.
• Decision support. Offer access to evidence-based tools to support clinical
decisions. An EHR is smart enough to warn you about drug interactions, help you
make a diagnosis, and point you to evidence-based guidelines when you’re
evaluating treatment options.
• Electronic communications and connectivity. You can talk in cyberspace with
patients, your medical assistant, referring doctors, hospitals, and insurers—
securely. Streamline the workflow of providers as your system interfaces with
everyone else‘s. Interoperability is the key word.
• Patient support. Engage your patients by allowing to them to receive educational
material via the EHR and enter data themselves through online questionnaires and
home monitoring devices.
• Administrative processes. The system lends a hand with practice
management and helps avoid delays in treatments. Patients can schedule their
own appointments and staffers can check on insurance eligibility.
• Reporting and population health management. How many patients did you treat
for tuberculosis in 2014 How many of your diabetics have their HbA1c under 7?
An EHR can provide the answers, thanks to a searchable database.

CEHRT or CEMRT?
In order to capture and share patient data efficiently, providers need an EHR that stores
data in a structured format. Structured data allows patient information to be easily
retrieved and transferred, and allows the provider to use the EHR in ways that can aid
patient care. Regardless if providers and vendors use the terms, “Electronic Medical
Record” or “EMR” when talking about Electronic Health Record (EHR) technology, for the
purposes of the Medicare and Medicaid Incentive Programs, eligible professionals, must
use certified EHR technology or CEHRT.

Choosing a fully integrated EHR goes beyond just the features — you’ll need to evaluate
the costs, required hardware, the complexity of implementation, and the available training
and support. Learn more about how to choose an EHR.

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