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Reisman (2017) further deepens the critique by emphasizing the lack of interoperability between EHR systems, which hinders the seamless exchange of patient data across different healthcare providers and settings. This fragmentation not only affects the quality of care but also prevents a unified, holistic view of a patient's health status, which is essential for informed decision-making. Colicchio et al. (2019) echo this concern, noting that without significant improvements in system design and data-sharing capabilities, EHRs will continue to fall short of meeting the needs of modern healthcare. One could argue that the failure to prioritize interoperability exacerbates existing health disparities, particularly in underserved or rural areas where healthcare providers rely on disparate systems that cannot easily share data. In these settings, the lack of data exchange can delay care, compromise patient safety, and contribute to inefficiencies that strain healthcare resources.