4 ways an EHR can boost patient engagement

Author(s):

John Squire

Key Takeaways

EHRs, when used effectively, can enhance patient-physician interactions by facilitating more collaborative care approaches.
Strategic EHR usage can transform patient visits into engaging and participatory experiences, improving patient satisfaction.
Properly leveraging EHRs can counteract the decline in patient interaction often attributed to increased screen time.
Enhancing patient engagement through EHRs can lead to improved health outcomes by involving patients more in their care processes.

Patient engagement is about involving the patient in their own care. So use one of your key tech tools - your EHR - to help boost that involvement.

At its core, improving patient engagement is about involving the patient in their own care, and as a result, enhancing outcomes.

EHRs are often blamed for a decline in patient interaction, as some physicians are forced to spend more time looking at their screens and less time making eye contact with their patients. However, if leveraged properly, EHRs can actually allow for more effective interactions with patients during visits. The result will be a more collaborative form of care.

Here are four specific ways that physicians can use EHRs to enhance patient engagement.