ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS: Keep These EHR Issues At Top-of-Mind to Ensure You're Staying Compliant

Why This Topic Matters

EHR workflow problems can create inconsistent documentation and compliance risk, while vendor and implementation choices can affect a practice’s ability to meet federal program requirements.

Article Sections

1. EHR templates and copied chart content

   Discusses how chart templates and carry-forward features can affect documentation quality. The section focuses on workflow concerns and the need for staff awareness during EHR use.

2. Training and documentation consistency

   Explains the importance of training clinicians on how the system functions and on what information should be reviewed or updated in follow-up notes. The section centers on avoiding contradictory or incomplete documentation.

3. Meaningful use and vendor questions

   Covers federal EHR incentive context and the need to evaluate whether a system is positioned to meet evolving certification expectations. It also highlights general questions practices may want to raise with vendors.