By the end of 2025, Vietnam witnessed a significant shift in medical management as nearly 1,100 hospitals nationwide officially implemented Electronic Medical Records (EMR). The gradual elimination of paper records has not only modernized workflows but also thoroughly addressed decades-old inefficiencies, particularly the administrative burden on nurses and medical staff.
At large-scale facilities like Bach Mai Hospital, the EMR system integrated with digital signatures has saved up to 100 billion VND annually by cutting printing and storage costs while reducing patient waiting times by 90%. For nursing staff, electronic records have eliminated the stress of manually reviewing hundreds of pages or waiting for physical signatures to finalize billing. All prescriptions, supplies, and clinical progress are updated in real-time, ensuring absolute transparency and accuracy.
This technology offers more than just economic benefits; it significantly enhances treatment quality. Patients no longer need to store paper test results or worry about misinterpreting a doctor’s handwriting. Seamless data connectivity between departments allows emergency cases to be processed rapidly, minimizing medical errors and enabling healthcare workers to focus entirely on specialized patient care.