information with other providers . Since physical documents exist for patients , such as authorizations , insurance cards , and test results from
other providers , EHRs also obtain information through scanning , which
is specific to an individual patient . EHRs also provide coding intelligence for clinical providers based upon a patient ' s history and
exam . In turn , this feature offers compliant charge capture for billing of
services to health insurers . The efficiency of EHRs is limited only by the
imagination of the end user . In addition , specialized software can provide automated data analytics as specified by clinicians or
management . Customer relationship management software is available
to send patients visit reminders , newsletters , and patient education materials . With the implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP
Reauthorization Act ( MACRA ) starting on January 1 , 2017 , EHRs must
have the ability to transmit clinical summaries to patients and referral sources via secure email . Complete the Understanding Electronic Health Records worksheet .
• Define each term related to EHRs .