Progressing from basic electronic health record systems to advanced systems did not improve hospital care for patients being treated for heart failure, according to a report in the American Journal of Managed Care.
While the study found hospitals' adoption of basic EHRs significantly improved quality care for this group of patients, a move to advanced EHRs with computerized provider order entry did not do so.
Basic EHR was defined as having an operational electronic patient record, clinical data repository and clinical decision support systems. Advanced EHR was defined as adding a CPOE system.
"The introduction of increasingly complex technology into already complex work environments may trigger various unintended interactions that undermine or outweigh the potential benefits of the new technology," the report said.
Meanwhile, HHS announced that registration for Medicare EHR incentives would begin Jan. 3.
Read the report in the American Journal of Managed Care on EHR.
Read more coverage on EHR systems:
- Survey Indicates Top Five Reasons Providers Aren't Ready for Meaningful Use
- HIMSS Analytics Measures EMR, Medical Device Integration
- First Electronic Healthcare Record Repository Launched
While the study found hospitals' adoption of basic EHRs significantly improved quality care for this group of patients, a move to advanced EHRs with computerized provider order entry did not do so.
Basic EHR was defined as having an operational electronic patient record, clinical data repository and clinical decision support systems. Advanced EHR was defined as adding a CPOE system.
"The introduction of increasingly complex technology into already complex work environments may trigger various unintended interactions that undermine or outweigh the potential benefits of the new technology," the report said.
Meanwhile, HHS announced that registration for Medicare EHR incentives would begin Jan. 3.
Read the report in the American Journal of Managed Care on EHR.
Read more coverage on EHR systems:
- Survey Indicates Top Five Reasons Providers Aren't Ready for Meaningful Use
- HIMSS Analytics Measures EMR, Medical Device Integration
- First Electronic Healthcare Record Repository Launched