Electronic Health Records (EHRs) - Analyzing Trends, Technologies, Physicians’ Adoption and Perceptions, Use Barriers and Opportunities, and Future Prospects

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) - Analyzing Trends, Technologies, Physicians’ Adoption and Perceptions, Use Barriers and Opportunities, and Future Prospects

Summary

EHRs have long been touted as a key element for achieving more efficient healthcare. One of the primary aims of EHRs was to improve data flow within healthcare systems, to enhance day-to-day operations and patient care. With EHRs becoming more integrated and technologically advanced, and an increasing number of governments supporting their nationwide implementation, EHR uptake has grown significantly. Nevertheless, several issues, including a lack of standardization, interoperability, data safety, and user acceptance, have emerged as obstacles for their wider uptake.

In this report, GlobalData assesses the state of EHRs in the US, Japan, China, and the 5EU (France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and the UK). The report also examines healthcare provider satisfaction with EHRs and assesses the role of EHRs in achieving better patient outcomes.

Scope

• This report combines information obtained from secondary sources and primary research with healthcare industry professionals, and physicians from different therapy areas (oncology, hematology, cardiology, thoracic surgery, and nephrology).
• The online surveys with healthcare industry professionals were conducted between 2020-22.
• The online polls with healthcare industry professionals and surveys with physicians were conducted between January-May 2022.

• EHR Overview - an overview of electronic health records, including benefits and barriers to adoption.
• Implementation of EHRs in the US, Europe, Japan, and China - A review of the EHR sector in each market, including online survey data.
• Use of EHRs in the US, Europe, Japan, and China - A review of the use of EHRs and satisfaction with these health records in the US, Europe, China and Japan, including online survey data.
• EHR - Future Prospects - A review of the future trends and technologies that are having influence on the uptake of EHRs.

• Get an overview on how EHRs are being used today and how this technology is expected to affect the healthcare sector in the future.
• See how physicians’ use of EHRs is changing in the US, Europe, Japan, and China.
• Explore physicians’ perception and attitude toward implementation of EHRs.
• Examine how the industry trends and emerging technologies are driving EHR adoption.
• Assess governments’ role in advancing the implementation of EHRs.