NYSDA Publications

AHRQ Issues Report on EHRs and Diagnostic Safety

Jul 30, 2024

Per the notice below, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a report on the impact of electronic health records (EHRs) on diagnostic safety.

Cover of report Documenting Diagnosis: Exploring the Impact of Electronic Health Records on Diagnostic Safety

Issue Brief Explores the Impact of Electronic Health Records on Diagnostic Safety

Electronic health records are essential in modern healthcare, centralizing patient data and supporting clinical decision-making and continuity of care.  A new issue brief explores the history of documentation legislation, outstanding challenges and best practices to improve documentation, and identifies future developments and opportunities for improvement.  Access the issue brief and other AHRQ publications on diagnostic safety.