It is the integration of one or more software-based applications that are interconnected and synchronized among multiple healthcare systems and organizations. Such integrations make the exchange of patient health information interrelating different forms of healthcare technology so that medical data can be retrieved across different platforms and peripherals.
There are a lot of benefits attached to the integration of [EHR](https://innovaccer.com/resources/blogs/emr-vs-ehr-understanding-the-difference-and-impact-on-healthcare), which help drive improved patient care and health outcomes.
- It provides better interoperability and thus allows the concerned parties to have a comprehensive view of patient records across different departments and healthcare organizations. - The smooth integration of records allows enhanced operational efficiency, well-managed workflows, and reduced [physician burnout](https://innovaccer.com/resources/blogs/ai-vs-physician-burnout-how-ai-scribes-are-the-ultimate-wellness-partners). - It guarantees enhanced [care coordination](https://innovaccer.com/glossary/care-coordination) with an additional facility in terms of decision-making for accurate diagnosis and treatment. - It ensures the accumulation of information concerning the health of the target population and thus helps manage the study of [population health](https://innovaccer.com/solutions/population-health) for research. - Patient engagement and service quality are equally benefitted and improved.