Electronic health records (EHR), also known as electronic medical records (EMR), are real-time digital versions of patient medical information. EHR software allows medical professionals across multiple health care organizations to access, input, and adjust patient data. It also allows patients to log on to their own profiles so that they can stay up to date on their own medical record. Since EHR software is designed to share information with multiple health care providers, like pharmacies and laboratories, a patient’s profile can have information from all of the professionals involved in the patient’s care. When medical professionals use an EHR, they have a more holistic view of the patient’s health and will be able to more effectively serve their patients. EHRs can integrate with several different types of software such as practice management software, billing systems, medical scheduling, and more.
To qualify for inclusion in the Electronic Health Record category, a product must:
- Record and track patient data in real time.
- Have functionality across multiple health care providers.
- Allow patients to log in to view their own profile.
