Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have undoubtedly revolutionized the delivery of personalized care for patients. However, little is said about how a quality EHR can improve health equity. Health equity refers […]
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EHRs Can Improve Efficiency of High Volume Immunizations
When the FDA approved the COVID-19 vaccine in late 2020, public health clinics suddenly had a high volume of immunizations to distribute. The staggering number of vaccinations overwhelmed the clinics […]
Read MoreHow EHRs Help Public Health Win the War Against TB
Your public health department is most likely very aware of Tuberculosis, or TB. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a total of 1.6 million people died from TB in […]
Read MoreThe Mental Health Matters Act– EHR Functionalities for School Health
The Mental Health Matters Act is a proposal to address the mental health needs in schools across the United States. The bill passed in September 2022 by the U.S. House […]
Read MoreFentanyl Crisis – How an EHR Can Help
One of the leading causes of drug overdoses today is fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Last […]
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