Which statement best differentiates an Electronic Health Record (EHR) from an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)?

Which statement best differentiates an Electronic Health Record (EHR) from an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)?

• A. EMR is interoperable across multiple facilities; EHR is a single provider's digital chart
• B. EHR is interoperable across multiple facilities; EMR is a single provider's digital chart
• C. EHR is only for outpatient data; EMR is for inpatient
• D. EMR includes patient demographic data; EHR does not

Answer: (D)