The Three Pillars of EHR. Part Two: H
H is for Health
In this second article we cover the second pillar of EHR: Health. The primary purpose of a practice, hospital, or treatment facility is to treat the sick. Whether they are suffering from strep throat, a broken leg, a serious behavioral health issue or an addiction, the end goal is the same. Improved outcomes and better quality of life. Electronic Health Record systems (EHR) help practitioners and clinicians achieve more, more efficiently, and improve patient outcomes significantly. Well used, the EHR becomes an extension of the organization, a data crunching analytic tool which can predict outcomes, raise alarms, mark milestones and monitor progress. Think of them as an impartial consultant, but better.