Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2024 Issue 3
Reader Questions: Know the Difference Between EMRs and EHRs
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Article Overview
This reader Q&A clarifies how electronic medical records and electronic health records are different, with emphasis on how they are used across healthcare settings. It is aimed at readers who work with practice technology, documentation, or health information systems and want a plain-language comparison of the two record types. The article focuses on general definitions, access, sharing, and workflow differences rather than coding guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the distinction helps staff talk accurately about digital records, patient access, interoperability, and the scope of information maintained within a practice versus across care settings.
What You Will Learn
- How EMRs are generally used within a practice
- How EHRs support broader information sharing across providers
- How patient access differs between the two record types
- Why the terms are not interchangeable in healthcare technology discussions
Who Should Read This
- Medical practice staff
- Health information management professionals
- Healthcare IT personnel
- Coding and documentation readers
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