Electronic Health Record (EHR)
An Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a digital record of a patient's health information designed for secure sharing across healthcare organizations and providers.
Definition
An Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a comprehensive digital health record designed to securely share patient information across multiple healthcare organizations and providers.
Why it matters
EHR interoperability improves care coordination, supports smoother transitions of care, and provides more complete clinical information for home health agencies.
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