Without access to timely and accurate patient information life-threatening mistakes can be made, costly and unnecessary tests may be ordered, and overall quality of care can be compromised. The reality of today's healthcare system is that patient information is scattered across a myriad of different electronic and paper-based systems. The ability to aggregate a view of a patient's history from them can be expensive and time-consuming.

We believe the solution lies in the creation of standard Electronic Health Records (EHRs) that employ information and communications technology to facilitate the capture and transfer of patient information electronically. Electronic Health Records establish the foundation required to provide healthcare across the entire continuum of care.