Electronic Health Records (EHR, EMR)

The new health record system is targeted for go-live by mid-year.

The Korean hospital has fully automated its online medical records issuance system to improve the patient experience.

The Ohio health system has so far used the technology to reduce its readmission rate from 25% to 18% and its average length of stay from 25 days to 18.

JeanCarlo Luz, electronic medical records leader at Philips, discusses how the company's EMR leverages cloud services and interoperability with multiple partners to help to deliver time and cost savings for hospitals.

Also, Victoria is piloting digital health training for public health workers. 

ASTP has released the 2025 SAFER Guides, which aim to improve health systems' adherence to electronic health record best practices. They were updated by clinicians with informatics training and informaticians with clinical experience.

Hong Kong's Health Bureau has added pathology reports viewing functionality to its mobile health application.

The implementation of the Oracle electronic health records system at the Ohio Veterans Affairs medical center is expected to be completed by June 1, 2026. 

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As healthcare providers integrate faxed data into their EHR systems, transitioning from legacy fax technology presents significant challenges. Legacy systems often fail to meet modern healthcare demands, leading to increased costs, compliance issues, and inefficiencies.