Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Leveraging EMRs for Data-Driven Clinical Research

Electronic medical records (EMRs) can facilitate faster and cheaper clinical research investigations. By collecting diagnostic, intervention, and outcomes data at all levels of care and across time, EMRs capture a richer picture of clinical effects, relationships, efficiency, and more. With increased clinical reliance on EMR systems, the question remains of how to best leverage EMR data for research purposes.