Tag: End of EMR

While only one letter differentiates EHR and EMR, that little variation makes a big difference. Oftentimes the two terms are used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. To elucidate the differences in the two system types, explain why

Throughout much of the healthcare industry, the terms EMR and EHR are still used interchangeably. At Power Your Practice, we think that’s a problem. The differences between electronic medical records (EMRs) and electronic health records (EHRs) are immense and significant.

As the Stage 1 Meaningful Use deadlines approach, providers are recognizing that it’s time to make the switch to digital records at their practices. Subject to a time crunch, many are scrambling to deploy an electronic records system right away.