Dec 8, 2025 · An electronic health record (EHR) digitizes a patient’s paper chart. It collects the patient’s history of conditions, tests and treatments and can be used to create a more holistic view of the …

Jul 26, 2024 · The EHR is a driver of burnout for doctors. Then comes time to switch to a new one. Early communication, training are musts for a smooth transition.

Apr 11, 2025 · Digital Are copy/paste functions used in EHR documentation prohibited? Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about the use of copy/paste functions in the EHR.

Sep 24, 2024 · This collection of AMA STEPS Forward® Practice Innovation Strategies—including playbook and checklist PDFs—offers proven approaches on how to maximize the benefits of EHR …

Dec 11, 2023 · EHR design, customization or configuration can contribute to patient harm. Researchers also are quantifying the physician burdens of EHRs.

Dec 2, 2025 · Additional information “Break-the-glass,” or “break-glass” functionality requires an EHR user to enter additional authentication information and documentation of a specific business reason …

Oct 2, 2025 · Additionally, there is no current Medicare EHR incentive program that requires computerized provider order entry (CPOE). 1 Background CPOE is the process of electronic entry of …

Dec 6, 2024 · The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about virtual care and EHR inbox management.

Apr 3, 2025 · Electronic Health Record (EHR) Use Research Grant The AMA’s Electronic Health Record Use Research Grant Program began in 2019 to identify patterns in EHR use that may contribute to …

Jun 17, 2025 · EHR support is crucial in the transition to practice. Find out what optimal EHR onboarding consists of and how the process unfolds.