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Using the Electronic Health Record and Artificial Intelligence to Guide Clinical Decision-Making
Renee M Cholyway1, William C Kethman1
1Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery
|August 5, 2026
Summary
Electronic medical records (EMR) and artificial intelligence (AI) enhance healthcare delivery. These technologies improve patient care, streamline workflows, and boost provider-patient interactions, despite challenges like data scarcity.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
- Clinical Documentation
Background:
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) have evolved significantly over 60 years.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration is expanding EMR capabilities.
- AI enhances EMR functionalities for improved healthcare delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the transformative impact of AI on EMR systems.
- To highlight advancements in AI-driven healthcare tools.
- To discuss the benefits and drawbacks of AI in EMR.
Main Methods:
- Integration of AI for predictive modeling in early detection (e.g., sepsis).
- Utilization of large language models for automated patient interaction transcription.
- Development of advanced data models for patient triage and care management.
Main Results:
- Improved accuracy in detecting patient deterioration and sepsis.
- Enhanced documentation efficiency and more meaningful patient-provider interactions.
- Increased patient engagement and safer, more efficient care triage.
Conclusions:
- EMR and AI integration offer expansive potential to enhance care safety, quality, and efficiency.
- AI-powered EMRs facilitate better shared decision-making and strengthen provider-patient relationships.
- Ongoing development in AI and EMR promises continued advancements in healthcare.
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