Pharmacoeconomics: Open Access

Implementing EHR Systems for Streamlined Care Coordination: Challenges and Best Practices

Abstract

Harper Fitzgerald

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems have emerged as a cornerstone of modern healthcare delivery. EHR systems promise to streamline care coordination by facilitating the sharing of patient information across various healthcare providers and institutions. This technology has the potential to revolutionize patient care, improve outcomes, and reduce inefficiencies. However, the implementation of EHR systems comes with its own set of challenges and requires adherence to best practices to ensure successful integration into the healthcare workflow. EHR systems serve as comprehensive digital repositories for patient health information, including medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and more. One of the most significant promises of EHR systems lies in their potential to enhance care coordination. Traditionally, healthcare has been a fragmented system where patients receive care from various providers across different settings. This fragmentation can lead to disjointed and inefficient care delivery. EHR systems seek to bridge this gap by enabling real-time sharing of patient data, thus allowing healthcare providers to make informed decisions collaboratively.