Clinical documentation
Electronic health record systems standardize clinical documentation so health IT tools can automate data entry and facilitate information exchange across healthcare systems. See how these technologies improve the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of clinical documentation.
Top Stories
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Feature
20 May 2026
AI scribe note quality under question as adoption grows
Ambient AI scribes may save time, but new research raises concerns about note quality and the potential to exacerbate care gaps. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 May 2026
Mitigating shadow AI use among clinicians as demand grows
Slow enterprise AI deployment is driving shadow AI utilization, but health systems can curb it by streamlining adoption and offering secure alternatives. Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2018
Building a Basic Understanding of the Healthcare Cloud
When considering the healthcare cloud, organizations must address several technical and regulatory requirements required for both compliance and performance. Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2017
Shulkin Requests $728M in Funds for VA Cerner EHR Implementation
VA Secretary Shulkin asked a House appropriations subcommittee to redirect $782 million in funds toward the VA Cerner EHR implementation. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Nov 2017
3 Keys to a Successful Value-Based Care Implementation
Success in value-based care hinges on support for providers, long-term quality improvement, and alignment of resources and goals. Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2017
MIT Implements Cerner EHR, Population Health Management
The Cerner implementation at MIT Medical will support care delivery improvements for over 20,000 patients. Continue Reading
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Video
25 Jul 2016
Epic's EHR: Challenges and lessons learned at Mass General
MGH CIO talks about the hospital's recent move to Epic's EHR. The hospital has encountered EHR challenges including moving off homegrown systems and a staggered implementation. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2012
EHR Success story: a large California facility’s experience with EHR
With EHR, the record is available when and where I need it. Paper charts used to get lost; thats not a problem anymore. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Feb 2011
ambulatory medical record (AMR)
An ambulatory medical record (AMR) is an electronically stored file of a patient’s outpatient medical records, which includes all surgeries and care that do not involve being admitted to a hospital. Continue Reading