Electronic health records are no longer “new,” because in 2026, adoption of the EHR is widespread, its interoperability has improved, and AI has entered the workflow. Yet and still, burnout tied to EHR use is persistent.

Once upon a time, electronic health records were done by hand. Cabinets with printouts lined walls, taking up valuable space that could have been used for treating patients. As a result, the digital electronic health record was born. Many years were spent adopting the new modus operandi, then adapting to it. Today, in 2026, we move into to the new era of the EHR. EHR Adoption in 2026 is No Longer A Barrier For years, the healthcare industry focused on adoption; getting