Abstract :

Electronic medical records (EMR) are one of the innovations in the shift of the healthcare system towards the utilization of information technology. EMR offers various opportunities and benefits, both for healthcare providers and patients. This study aims to identify the benefits and opportunities of implementing EMR. The research method used a literature review, selecting articles using the Google Scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct databases with inclusion criteria including articles in the form of studies with qualitative or quantitative approaches, in Indonesian or English, full-text, and published within the period of 2016 – 2024. A total of 50 articles were obtained, of which 10 articles were included in the discussion. The research results show that the benefits of electronic medical records include increased data accessibility and information accuracy; work efficiency; improved communication and coordination of patient-centered care; reduced medical errors; support for evidence-based practices; enhanced financial performance; reduced patient wait times; increased patient satisfaction; support for clinical research; the ability to provide real-time insights into health trends; and improved accuracy in disease surveillance reporting. The conclusion of this paper is that EHRs provide significant opportunities and benefits, making it important for all parties to collaborate in implementing EHRs effectively and efficiently to improve the quality of healthcare services.

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Keywords :

Electronic medical records, EMR benefits, EMR opportunities, Literature Review

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