Digital Transformation Challenges for the Development of Quality Electronic Medical Records in Greece

This work presents, analyzes, and discusses the digital transformation challenges that need to be addressed for the development of quality electronic medical record (EMR) systems in Greece in the aftermath of the 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic. The authors highlight quality EMR characteristics and provide an overview of factors affecting their adoption within the wider context of the European digital single market towards supporting continuity of care. Key challenges addressed include the linking of EMRs with the medical practice workflow in a standardized manner, building trust and acceptance by making the best use of champions to build capacity, and by financing the digital transformation transition and sustainability in a coordinated manner. Foreseen benefits include better support of medical decisions across all stages of the patient journey, patient empowerment through virtual dossiers with clinically significant information, enhancement of vendor potential to implement innovative tools to support continuity of care, and acceleration of evidence-based research.