When health records don’t capture patient deaths
A new analysis finds that electronic health records don't always know when patients have died. Why does this happen and how can we reduce these EHR inconsistencies? More
How a better health record system could reduce medication overload
A quirk in the electronic health record system means that it's much harder for clinicians to discontinue medications than prescribe them. More
Clunky EHRs hinder Covid-19 response
Like so many other aspects of our health care system, the pandemic has laid bare the flaws in our electronic health record system. More
Few patients access their EHRs, but it’s not for lack of interest
Why do so few patients access their medical records electronically? It's not because they don't want to do so, write patient advocates in Health Affairs. More
Sound the alarm: Excessive alarms lead to alert fatigue and patient harm
An obvious way to reduce preventable harm in the hospital is to warn clinicians about harmful events before they happen. But the prevalence of alarms in the hospital, from medical equipment and EHRs, creates unintended consequences for clinician and patient well-being. More
EHRs get a failing grade for usability
How usable are electronic health records, compared to other types of technology we use every day? More
Why we need a national health information highway
Our piecemeal approach to health information exchange hasn't worked in most places in the US. How do we get on a better path? More
Does it matter how much time interns spend with patients?
What is the potential impact of trainees spending so little time on direct patients care? More