Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Digital version of a patient's clinical chart maintained by a healthcare organization.
Definition
An Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is a digital version of a patient's clinical chart maintained by a healthcare organization. It stores assessments, diagnoses, medications, physician orders, visit notes, and other clinical documentation.
Why it matters
EMRs support accurate documentation, scheduling, coding, billing, and compliance. They also help agencies monitor visit counts and identify patients who may be at risk for a LUPA.
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