One of the earliest and most profound impacts of the digital revolution in the healthcare industry can be traced back to the introduction of electronic health records (EHR) in 1972. The exponential rate of technological progress in the following...

In October 2007, a new system of classification called the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services’ diagnosis-related groups (CMS-DRG) was implemented. Under this system, each inpatient diagnosis is assigned an International Statistical...

Used by almost 99% of hospitals across the United States, Electronic Health Record Systems (EHRS) serve as an intrinsic part of the healthcare value chain today. Yet, many physicians across the country are justifiably upset with effort and time they...