
If you are seeking to advance integration efforts at your agency, you have likely heard the advice of implementing an integrated electronic health record (EHR). Aside from the well-known benefits of having an electronic repository for all documentation in one place – the benefits of an integrated record system are exponential. The benefits for the provider, patient, and overall health system are discussed below. Additionally, a checklist is included as a tool to assist in evaluating the features of an EHR.