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Electronic health records (EHRs) promise streamlined communications, lower costs, and improved patient care in one of the most complex industries in our economy. Currently they’re falling short. This is mainly because of poor standardization of format, low clinical and business reliability, and non-interoperability. We contend that improvements will result from rigorous application of the laws of evidence and civil discovery. Key principles from these laws include authenticity, relevance, and cooperation. The results will serve assertion and defense of legal rights and benefit health care as a whole. This blog, hosted by a diverse legal and medical team, assesses the current state of EHRs; analyzes relevant statutes, regulations, and court rules; and proposes a practical and cost-effective path forward.

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