The Pros And Cons Of EHR

There are a few cons to the implementation of EHR. First and foremost is a financial matter: the up-front cost of the implementation and maintenance of an EHR is considerably expensive (Menachemi & Collum, 2011). One of the cons of the implementation of this system is the potential for “adverse effects on workflow” during the transitional period to electronic documentation (Inokuchi et al., 2014). It is likely that the process of teaching, learning, and transitioning over to an electronic system of documentation would be seen causing delays and disruptions in workflow, as well as a decrease in productivity in the earlier phases of implementation (Menachemi & Collum, 2011). Another potential downfall of EHR is the possibility of a breach in patient confidentiality due to the increased ease of access to private patient records. The …show more content…
They facilitate the provision of quality and recommended care to patients (King et al., 2014). EHR systems also lead to positive organizational outcomes. Financially, EHR systems can be seen enhancing revenue: patients and providers receive automated reminders regarding routine health visits, which can increase patient visits as well as revenue. EHR systems charge patients in an accurate and timely manner and can eliminate billing errors, which could be beneficial to cash flow. Additionally, the availability of EHR’s eliminate the need and costs to maintain paper files for patient information (Menachemi & Collum, 2011). The benefits of having an easily accessible electronic system that stores data, information, documentation, etc. is highly beneficial to healthcare workers and the services they provide. Operational performances increase with EHR systems as communication, documentation, and the process of writing physician orders are more efficient, clear, and easily accessible to healthcare