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Is it time for an EHR migration? A strategic readiness checklist for healthcare leaders
July 21, 2025 · Authored by Kathy Kuhar
In today’s healthcare environment, your Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform plays a central role in delivering high-quality care, improving operational performance and supporting long-term growth. But what happens when your current system can no longer meet evolving demands?
EHR migration is a strategic move that requires more than a new system; it demands clear alignment, thorough planning and organizational readiness.
How do you know if it’s the right time to make the move?
Moving to a new EHR system can offer a range of benefits, especially if your current system is outdated, inefficient, fragmented or lacks key functionality. Some of the most impactful strategic benefits of integrated, modern EHRs include:
- Improved clinical efficiency: Modern EHRs streamline documentation, ordering and workflows, helping clinicians spend less time on administrative tasks and more time with patients.
- Financial and operational optimization: A modern EHR can improve revenue cycle processes, reduce IT overhead and enable more accurate billing and reimbursement.
- Enhanced patient care and safety: Features like decision support, medication alerts and complete records reduce errors and support more informed, coordinated care.
- Better data sharing capabilities and interoperability: New systems are designed to easily exchange information with other providers, payers and health information networks, improving care continuity and meeting regulatory requirements.
