Enhancing EHR flexibility will be a major theme in 2025. Having options when it comes to EHR configuration, customization and personalization enables organizations to address the hospital’s or practice’s needs while accommodating the preferences of individual users. Those able to achieve a balance between ease of use, efficiency and effectiveness will see the greatest return on investment from their EHRs.
Another trend we can anticipate for 2025 is adoption of the cloud. Organizations will migrate to public cloud platforms in greater numbers to facilitate real-time data sharing so providers can reference the most current information available and enable technologies like AI to perform to the fullest extent. The cloud will also help minimize the persistent problem of EHR downtime as many cloud platforms store their data in multiple data centers, helping to maintain ongoing data access.
Forging ahead
It’s hard to believe we are halfway through the current decade. From the COVID-19 pandemic to sweeping regulatory updates, changes across the industry have had widespread, lasting effects. Unexpected events may lie ahead, but one thing is for certain. Making incremental, sustainable changes that prioritize patient outcomes and enhance the provider experience will bring next-level healthcare within closer reach.
About the author: As president of Altera Digital Health, Marcus Perez currently oversees all facets of a global healthcare IT software company that provides solutions for hospitals and health systems, as well as large physician practices. Marcus leads Altera Digital Health with a vision to make digital healthcare better every day by focusing on the Harris Core Values, driving to build an enduring organization. Marcus is a 1989 graduate of West Point and a Veteran, having spent more than a decade in the military as a helicopter pilot and instructor. He is an avid basketball coach and holds a Master’s Degree in Education, along with an MBA.
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