Overview
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems manage and store patient information, clinical workflows, and treatment data. They are the backbone of modern healthcare IT, enabling providers to deliver coordinated care and maintain accurate patient records.
Key Features
- Patient Health Records -- Detailed records of medical history, diagnoses, prescriptions, lab results, and treatment plans.
- Clinical Workflow Management -- Streamlined scheduling, prescription management, billing, and coding.
- Treatment and Progress Tracking -- Longitudinal patient data for monitoring treatment outcomes and managing chronic conditions.
- Alerts and Reminders -- Built-in notifications for medication dosages, vaccination schedules, and preventive screenings.
Major EHR/EMR Vendors
| Vendor | Description |
|---|---|
| Epic | One of the most widely used EHR systems, offering comprehensive patient record management, scheduling, billing, and reporting with strong interoperability support. |
| Cerner (Oracle Health) | A leading EHR provider with tools for managing patient records, clinical workflows, and population health across multiple facilities. |
| AthenaHealth | A cloud-based EHR platform focused on ease of use, interoperability, and streamlined clinical and administrative workflows. |
Connecting with WSO2 Open Healthcare
WSO2 Open Healthcare provides pre-built connectors for Epic, Cerner, and Athena, and supports generating connectors for any FHIR-based or proprietary EHR system. See Connecting to EHR/EMR Systems for setup instructions and examples.