Efforts to transition from paper medical records to electronic health records (EHRs) have been wildly successful over the last fifteen years or so. After all, nearly all U.S. hospitals now leverage an EHR. However, the complexities of healthcare and technology have manifested at that intersection. Traditional EHRs have not delivered true interoperability, downtime remains a hindrance for many and usability issues abound. In fact, one recent survey found that nearly 57% of physicians say they find it difficult to document patient care using the EHR. What was supposed to alleviate clinician burden has actually made that burden heavier to carry.
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