Guided Notes
What Is an EHR? History, Laws & Certification
EMR vs EHR vs PHR, how EHRs became universal (HITECH, Meaningful Use, Promoting Interoperability), ONC certification, the Cures Act and information blocking.
EMR, EHR and PHR
Slide 1 / 5• EMR (electronic medical record) — a digital version of one practice's paper chart; mostly used within that organization. • EHR (electronic health record) — a broader, interoperable record that shares information across organizations and settings, with decision support and patient access. • PHR (personal health record) — maintained by the patient (e.g. a phone health app pulling data from providers).
In everyday use, people say 'EHR' for both EMR and EHR.