Reducing clinical costs with an EHR.

Steps that hospitals should take to ensure they are gaining optimal value from their electronic health record (EHR) systems include: Creating a value framework for EHR implementation a value framework or EHR implementation. Creating and build executive understanding of the framework. Quantifying each of the expected benefits of EHR implementation. Creating a cross-functional executive team to lead investments in performance management related to the EHR system. Aligning incentives through a formal physician engagement strategy.