Despite Advances in EHR Automation, Hospitals Face Ongoing Reporting Challenges
Healthcare IT News
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Recent survey data from the American Hospital Association reveals that acute care hospitals are increasingly automating public health reporting through electronic health records (EHRs), with 86% successfully automating immunization registry submissions. Despite this progress, many hospitals, particularly smaller and rural facilities, still rely on a mix of automated and manual reporting methods for optional data. Moreover, over 80% of hospitals have reported encountering ongoing challenges with electronic public health reporting, particularly regarding electronic case reporting and antimicrobial use. This highlights the need for targeted improvements in healthcare technology and regulatory support to enhance the efficiency of public health data submissions.
