tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2024 Issue Q1

Reader Questions: Know the Difference Between EMRs and EHRs

Question: I’ve seen the acronyms EMR and EHR used interchangeably, but our IT manager told me they are not the same. Can you explain how they differ and how to identify one from the other? Montana Subscriber Answer: Your IT manager is correct — an electronic medical record (EMR) and an electronic health record (EHR) may sound similar, but they are very different and shouldn’t be confused. An EMR is just an electronic version of a patient’s chart. Furthermore, an EMR is for in-practice use only and is not traditionally shared with other healthcare providers. The...

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