Our entire world has been altered by an increased dependency on technology. Whether it is being able to look up any piece of information at the touch of a button or being more connected to friends through social media, the everybody feels interconnected in new and exciting ways each day. While the healthcare industry has received a lot of attention over the last few years, especially when the Affordable Care Act was finally rolled out, there is something that needs to be discussed — the importance of electronic health records (EHRs).

Here are a few reasons why EHRs are important in this day and age:

• Improves patient participation: If patients are able to have greater control over their medical histories and information, they can be more vocal about what courses of action they would like to take. Patients should have some level of agency when it comes to treatment.
• More accurate diagnosis: When information is available online, medical professionals have greater access to a wealth of information about both patients and their symptoms. With EHR data, doctors can come up with better and more accurate diagnoses for those they are treating.
• The information is readily available: Even if you face a medical emergency while away from your doctor, medical professionals will be able to access your medical information on the computer. That way, there will be no confusion when it comes to treating you for whatever issue it is that you are facing.

With each day, chiropractic EHR becomes a greater necessity for modern medical practices, helping to streamline and improve patient care, lending itself to more accurate and thorough diagnoses and treatment plans.