When patients move from one care setting to another, the challenges around maintaining accurate communication and data-sharing can lead to missed steps in the care process. EHRs have advanced well beyond simple data storage and can help support a more connected, seamless care journey by enhancing access to data and improving communication across care teams and patients.
Read the executive brief, The anatomy of a care transition: Connecting care teams and patients across settings, to gain a deeper understanding of:
- How EHRs support faster, easier access to patient data across care settings
- Strategies for enhancing communication between care teams and patients
- Ways to maintain an accurate, real-time flow of data for better-informed decision-making