A primer on endoscopic electronic medical records

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Medical Informatics

Background:

• Endoscopic electronic medical record systems (EEMRs) are widely adopted in endoscopy centers.
• These systems offer advanced functionalities including practice management, media handling, and quality outcome tracking.

Purpose of the Study:

• To inform readers about the current functionalities of modern EEMRs.
• To provide a framework for selecting the most suitable EEMR for a practice.

Main Methods:

• Review of current EEMR system functionalities.
• Development of a selection framework for EEMR adoption.

Main Results:

• EEMRs provide diverse features like report generation, practice management, image/video management, inventory control, e-faxes, and quality outcome databases.
• Selection of an EEMR involves evaluating numerous vendors and their offerings.

Conclusions:

• Understanding EEMR capabilities is crucial for efficient practice management and quality improvement.
• A structured approach is necessary to navigate the complexities of choosing an EEMR system.