COVID Impact on Physician EHR Workload: A Hidden Epidemic? | Synapse
March 3, 2026
COVID Impact on Physician EHR Workload: A Hidden Epidemic?
Key Points
Increased COVID-19 rates correlate with higher EHR workloads among physicians, impacting their efficiency.
Physicians report significant changes in daily tasks and overall functioning due to pandemic-related pressures.
Analysis of primary care settings reveals insights on workload fluctuations during COVID-19 surges.
Understanding these patterns may improve workload management strategies for future health crises.
Abstract
Our results show direct impacts of COVID-19 rates on physician workloads, particularly in primary care, and can hopefully inform future efforts to manage workload should another pandemic occur.