Electronic health record (EHR) is a systematized collection of patient and population electronically stored health information in a digital format. EHR is a digital version of the patient’s paper chart. Electronic health records are real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users.
Market Dynamics:
Rise in adoption healthcare IT solutions, government initiatives to encourage healthcare IT usage, increasing awareness about the use of EHR, growing usage of electronic health record (HER), and introduction of novel EHR software or solutions are major factors expected to augment growth of the global electronic health records market over the forecast period.
For instance, the European Commission (EC) has adopted a Recommendation on a European EHR exchange format to unlock the flow of health data across borders. Moreover, the EC is looking to digitise all medical records in the European Union (EU) by 2025 to make it easier for individuals to access and share their personal data with medical professionals.
Furthermore, in January 2023, the National Health Authority (NHA) planned to provide incentives to healthcare providers and stakeholders of India's digital health ecosystem who are promoting the creation of digital health records. Digital Health Incentive Scheme will accelerate digital health transactions in India under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The Government of India has set aside US$ 6 million to deliver the scheme over the next six months.
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