EHRs: Impact on Providers and Patients

Electronic health records, or EHRs, are used by most providers. A majority of new and refilled prescriptions are electronically submitted, thus the ability to discuss EHRs and their functionality is critical. As utilization and influence of EHRs continue, keeping up with developments may be crucial to your success. This course includes a primer on EHRs and an overview explaining what this technology means to those who connect with providers.

  • Define electronic health record (EHR)
  • Explain how EHRs are used by healthcare providers
  • Discuss impacts of EHRs on providers and patients