
EHR Implementation 101: What Every Healthcare Leader Needs to Know Before Go-Live
Why EHR Go-live Success Starts Before Day One Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have transformed healthcare delivery over the last two decades. From improving care coordination to streamlining clinical workflows, EHR systems are now a foundational part of how hospitals and health systems operate. While the benefits are clear, the journey to EHR adoption can be complex. One of the most critical milestones is the EHR go-live, a moment that goes beyond “flipping the switch” on new software. It’s the culmination of months (or even years) of preparation, involving careful planning, design, build and testing, change management, technical readiness, data migration,

