Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 26, 2025

The Participant-Reported Implementation Update and Score PRIUS: A Novel Method for Capturing Implementation-Related Data Over Time
Published on: February 19, 2021
Improved Accuracy/Completeness of EHR Race/Ethnicity Data: A Requisite Step to Address Disparities in Care
Allison L Weathers1, Neeta Garg1, Karen B Lundgren1
1Information Technology Division (ALW), Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; Department of Neurology (NG), University of California, Los Angeles; American Academy of Neurology (KBL); Department of Neurology (SMB), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis; Department of Neurology (CBB), Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA; and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (RTB), NIH, Bethesda, MD.
Abstract:
Accurate and complete racial/ethnic data in the electronic health record are a requisite step to addressing disparities in neurologic care, and at local, regional, and national levels. The current data pertaining to the patients' race and ethnicity contained in the electronic health record are inadequate. This article outlines recommendations at the individual practice and electronic health record vendor level to improve documentation of race and ethnicity.
More Related Videos
06:55Inverse Probability of Treatment Weighting Propensity Score using the Military Health System Data Repository and National Death Index
Published on: January 8, 2020
07:31Implementation of a Real-Time Psychosis Risk Detection and Alerting System Based on Electronic Health Records using CogStack
Published on: May 15, 2020
Related Concept Videos
Methods of Documentation VII: EMR
Purpose of Health Records I
Here's a breakdown of how health records serve these purposes:
Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
Purpose of Health Records II
Standards of Care II
Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...