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The Next Phase of Medical Record Expectations: How Evolving Review Standards and Digital Interoperability Will Reshape Physician Documentation
EDITOR’S NOTE: The author of this article used artificial intelligence- (AI)-assisted tools in its composition, but all content, analysis, and conclusions were based on the author’s professional judgment and expertise. The article was then edited by a human being. In my work overseeing documentation integrity, I have observed a clear
Penny Jefferson, MSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CCS, CDIP, CRC, CHDA, CRCR, CPHQ, ACPA-C
February 23, 2026
