EHR & Interoperability | May 2018

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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Editor's Choice: Imaging

36% of administrators continue to struggle with EHR interoperability

As a result of the implementation of varying electronic health record (EHR) systems, 36 percent of medical record administrators struggle with the exchange of patient health records with providers with differing EHR platforms. Findings were published April 20 in a report by Black Book Market Research.

36% of administrators continue to struggle with EHR interoperability

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50% of physicians are satisfied with access to patient information

Only 50 percent of physicians are very or extremely satisfied with their access to patient information, according to a survey conducted by Surescripts.

50% of physicians are satisfied with access to patient information

Only 50 percent of physicians are very or extremely satisfied with their access to patient information, according to a survey conducted by Surescripts.

Quality improvement program reduces EHR alerts, saves clinicians 1.5 hours a week

A quality improvement program designed to reduce low-value electronic health record (EHR) notifications led to a 1.5-hour reduction in work for primary care physicians, according to a study published in BMJ Quality & Safety.

Quality improvement program reduces EHR alerts, saves clinicians 1.5 hours a week

VA launches system providing patients with medical images

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a new online system providing patients with access to medical images and study reports.

VA launches system providing patients with medical images

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a new online system providing patients with access to medical images and study reports.

Researchers develop test to evaluate patient health literacy

Researchers have developed a tool capable of evaluating patients' electronic health records (EHR) note comprehension to provide insight into where improvements can be made. Findings were published April 24 in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.

Researchers develop test to evaluate patient health literacy

25% of organizations fully adhere to ONC's SAFER guidelines for EHRs

Healthcare organizations’ adherence to the Office for the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Safety Assurance Factors for EHR Resilience (SAFER) guidelines is low, according to a study published April 26 in the Journal of Information in Health and Biomedicine.

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