EHR

The Electronic Health Record Association wants Health and Human Services leaders to address conflicting rules for analytics tools, and also seeks clarity on electronic case reporting requirements.

The American Medical Association reviewed the ways Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes support value-based care (VBC) — and identified new opportunities to accelerate future adoption.

Meanwhile, Malaysia and China have started aligning and streamlining their medical device registrations through a first global regulatory reliance programme.

As European healthcare data regulations evolve, Alexander Berler, IHE Catalyst's strategic business development director, says adopting its integration profiles can help vendors ensure their tools meet interoperability standards.

It supports a national longitudinal study that aims to track health trajectories unique to the Indian population.

Burnout levels can vary greatly in organizations using the same EHR platform. KLAS Enterprises' Coray Tate says this indicates that training and supporting clinicians in EHR use may help prevent or reduce burnout.

Artificial intelligence that detects surgical site infections from patient-submitted photos with 73% accuracy could enhance patient care and also reduce clinician burdens following surgeries.

American Hospital Association data shows hospitals are using automated processes for public health reporting for immunizations, syndromic data and lab results – but it's not always easy.

High levels of adoption and continuous optimisation are crucial in realising EMR benefits. 

Data from this past year showed that 65% of individuals accessed patient information online at least once in the past year, up from 57% in 2022. Those managing chronic conditions or recent cancer diagnoses are even more engaged, says ASTP/ONC.