As you know, EHRs grew out of the computer system that runs a hospital’s inner workings – billing, pharmacy, lab, scheduling, and admissions. EHR physician workflow needs were an afterthought – talk to any doctor and you’ll find that typical hospital EHRs leave a lot to be desired. As a result, the typical hospital EHR frequently makes doctors who use it less efficient and productive – and more frustrated.
The infographic created by PatientKeeper depicts the way it is today for physician users of EHRs, compared to the way it should (and could) be – according to clinical applications, charge capture, interoperability, interface, mobile, training and meaningful use.