Title: Explain the core functions of an EHR.
Course: Medical Coding and Billing I (14151-III) > Section: Introducing the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Explanation should include

- health information and data
- results management
- orders management
- decision support
- electronic communication and connectivity
- patient support
- administrative processes
- reporting and populating health management.

Process/Skill Questions

- How does a patient portal support communication with clinicians?
- What is the importance of electronic orders and patients’ results?
- What are advantages and disadvantages of EHR and paper records?