Health systems have spent decades investing in electronic health records (EHRs), only to see rising costs, growing clinician frustration, and limited (if any) return on their digital health investments.

But artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to give EHRs a long‑awaited second act: a chance to transform the EHR from a costly obligation into a high‑performance intelligence engine that enhances clinical care, automates operations, improves margins, and unlocks the full value of organizational data.

Packed with case studies and lessons learned from early adopters, this whitepaper outlines how AI can reshape the EHR across consumer access, clinical workflows, operations, supply chain, revenue cycle, and analytics—while empowering CFOs and executive leaders to drive measurable financial and strategic impact.

Key Takeaways

1. AI is redefining the EHR’s value proposition, shifting it from a static documentation tool to a dynamic, predictive system that improves throughput, reduces administrative burden, and enhances patient experience.
2. CFOs are emerging as the central drivers of AI enabled EHR strategy, using AI to uncover revenue leakage, accelerate operational efficiency, and establish enterprise wide governance and data quality foundations.
3. Early adopters are already seeing measurable ROI, including reduced denials, improved clinician productivity, stronger patient safety outcomes, and advanced insights that guide real time resource allocation and strategic decision making.