Tag: EHR
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National EHR Coverage in Pacific Island Countries: An Environmental Scan
Introduction National electronic health records (EHRs) are widely seen as engines for stronger health systems, enabling seamless data flow across primary, secondary, and tertiary care while informing policy and clinical decision-making. In the Pacific Island context, where populations are geographically dispersed and infrastructure can be uneven, achieving a national, scalable EHR is particularly challenging yet…
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National Electronic Health Record Coverage in Pacific Island Countries and Territories: An Environmental Scan
Overview: The state of national EHRs in Pacific Island Countries and Territories National electronic health records (EHRs) promise to improve care continuity, coordinate services across community, primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, and generate data to guide policy decisions. In the Pacific Island region, geographic dispersion, limited infrastructure, and workforce constraints present unique challenges for national…
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National EHR Coverage in Pacific Islands & Territories: Environmental Scan
Overview: Mapping national EHRs in the Pacific Islands and Territories National electronic health records (EHRs) promise to strengthen health systems by linking patient information across care settings and supporting policy decisions. In the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs), however, geography, workforce shortages, and limited infrastructure have historically constrained digital health progress. This environmental scan…