6 Community Health EHR Challenges and Solutions

Electronic Health Record (EHR) Challenges and Solutions shown with a computer with a checkmarked record and a nurse with a checklist

Based on feedback from public health agencies, the most common EHR pain points fall into six key challenges. We offer practical solutions to help agencies overcome these obstacles and use EHRs more effectively to serve their communities.

Beyond Public Health Data Silos

Beyond Silos: Finding Solutions for Local Public Health Services Spanning Population, Non-Population, Environmental, and Behavioral Health

How do local health departments document and manage overlapping programs? A standardized taxonomy (Omaha System) and reduction of number of systems can ease the burden for public health departments.