Closing the Data Divide in Healthcare
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https://doi.org/10.65539/74rfap42Keywords:
electronic medical records, health information technology, data interoperability, artificial intelligence, health equity, patient safetyAbstract
The lack of a universal electronic medical record system creates inefficiencies, safety risks, and health inequities. Drawing from personal experiences navigating multiple EMR systems during clinical rotations, this article argues for a federally mandated universal healthcare data system. Such a system could enable AI-powered real-time learning to improve care coordination, reduce waste, enhance patient safety, and promote health equity while addressing concerns about data privacy and provider autonomy.
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