EHR workflows

Why Are Medical Scribes Critical in the Era of EHR Documentation?

As a healthcare provider, you’ve likely felt the burden of electronic health record (EHR) documentation. While EHRs have brought undeniable advancements—making patient information accessible, improving coordination, and enhancing data accuracy—they’ve also introduced a unique challenge: too much time spent documenting and not enough time spent with patients. Whether you’re a physician, nurse, or administrator, you’ve seen how this can stretch your team thin, affecting everything from patient satisfaction to provider burnout. Enter medical scribes: the behind-the-scenes professionals who allow you