discuss the specific benefits of electronic medical records. These benefits will impact the productivity of the staff, improve access to patient information, and provide data to improve the quality of care. Patients will benefit by having more communication with healthcare providers and having possession of their medical information and reports. The EHR continues to evolve with new applications and features to keep up with the technology and medical trends that face the U.S. healthcare system. Discuss the various benefits of personal health records (PHRs) for patients, in addition to healthcare organizational benefits related to revenue cycle management.