Electronic Health Records (EHR) - American Medical Association
Jan 26, 2026 · An electronic health record (EHR) digitizes a patient’s paper chart. It collects the patient’s history of conditions, tests and treatments and can be used to create a more holistic view of the …
10 challenges when switching EHRs—and how to meet them
Jul 26, 2024 · The EHR is a driver of burnout for doctors. Then comes time to switch to a new one. Early communication, training are musts for a smooth transition.
7 EHR usability, safety challenges—and how to overcome them
Dec 11, 2023 · EHR design, customization or configuration can contribute to patient harm. Researchers also are quantifying the physician burdens of EHRs.
“Break-the-Glass” EHR functionality | AMA
Dec 2, 2025 · Additional information “Break-the-glass,” or “break-glass” functionality requires an EHR user to enter additional authentication information and documentation of a specific business reason …
Best practices for providing virtual primary care, EHR inbox …
Dec 6, 2024 · The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about virtual care and EHR inbox management.
6 steps to help physicians cut their EHR documentation load
Oct 13, 2025 · The AMA details a teamwork approach to EHR documentation that can give back doctors precious time for direct patient care.
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Use Research Grant program
Apr 3, 2025 · Electronic Health Record (EHR) Use Research Grant The AMA’s Electronic Health Record Use Research Grant Program began in 2019 to identify patterns in EHR use that may contribute to …
Meaningful Use: Electronic Health Record (EHR) incentive programs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) EHR Incentive Program—also known as Meaningful Use or MU—initially provided incentives to accelerate the adoption of electronic health …
Five physician specialties that spend the most time in the EHR
Sep 11, 2024 · A new study compares EHR time demands among specialties, as well as which physicians are required to do the most work after hours.
Big jump seen in EHR secure messaging. Is that a good thing?
Feb 27, 2024 · One health system saw a 29% rise in EHR secure-message use in just six months. But does avoiding the phone offer a leg up for better care?