For example: The ability to launch video consultations directly from existing EHR systems creates seamless, simplified virtual care workflows that mirror the same authenticity as face-to-face provider-patient interactions.

The second challenge is to ensure that the chosen EHR remains the primary source of data and single system of record. Collected data always needs to be available, whether housed in the system directly or elsewhere, and must be made accessible through a one-click link. This easily accessible data is critical for continuity of care. Each patient has a right to access their data, and healthcare organizations need to be able to provide them with that data easily if they request it. This is particularly useful for treatment scenarios where follow-up care is necessary, as patients must be able to share data from their EHR with specialists who may not have direct access to the database.


Looking towards the future
When EHR capabilities are integrated into telehealth platforms, patients will receive improved care from virtual appointments which will then parallel in-person medical care. It is crucial, that healthcare institutions take the necessary steps now to integrate telehealth offerings with EHRs to ensure patients’ consistent care during virtual visits and to enable providers to offer effective and efficient treatment, without burdening them with additional administrative work. When integrated effectively, the whole of these two revolutionary trends in medicine can truly be greater than the sum of their parts.

About the author: Ophir Lotan is the VP of product and customer success at TytoCare.

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