Question

Which organization has defined the terms electronic medical record and electronic health record?

a) World Health Organization (WHO)
b) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
c) American Medical Association (AMA)
d) Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS)

Answer 1

The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has defined the terms electronic medical record (EMR) and electronic health record (EHR). Option d is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

The organization that has defined the terms electronic medical record (EMR) and electronic health record (EHR) is the Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS). The HIMSS is a global, cause-based, not-for-profit organization focused on better health through information and technology.

The goal of both EMR and EHR systems is to improve the quality and reduce the cost of health care by aiding in the digital sharing of patient records among health providers.

While related, EMRs are a digital version of a patient's paper chart used within a single practice, whereas EHRs are more comprehensive and designed to be shared across different healthcare settings, providing a more widespread view of a patient’s health history.