The evolution of the patchwork EHR landscape has been complex, and one expert traces the problem back to meaningful use. Physician burnout is an increasingly common issue in healthcare, and there are a lot of factors that can contribute to it. Long hours, paperwork and the burden of administrative tasks all play a part. But electronic medical records can also contribute to burnout, largely because each system is different. With disparate electronic health record systems comes an added hardship for physicians, affecting their work — and their reimbursement.Compounding the issue is that many physicians are no longer limited to just one facility. Many handle rounds at multiple hospitals andor practices, and if each has its own EMR system that doesn’t necessarily communicate with the others, it can be a growing headache.

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