Looking ahead: The future of electronic health records

This chapter delves into the anticipated trajectory of electronic health records (EHRs) in the rapidly evolving digital health landscape. Starting with an overview of the history and current state of EHR systems, it explores the benefits and challenges of the status quo and lays a foundation for understanding how EHRs have evolved over the last 15 years. Offering a multidimensional view of the future of EHRs, it then seeks to paint a comprehensive picture of how transformative trends in technology such as artificial intelligence , the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), and blockchain will potentiate advancements in EHR functionality to reshape patient care and public health in the coming decades.