For many hospitals, it’s essential to have an effective electronic health records (EHR) system. And it’s equally as important to have a plan in place if something happens to disrupt an EHR’s operations, whether it’s a natural disaster or a cyberattack.
In its recent mid-year update to the Work Plan, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) said it would be reviewing hospitals’ contingency plans in case their EHRs weren’t able to function.
