Issues with workflow integration have contributed to slow rates of EHR adoption in specialty care settings. Based on the insights generated during collegial discussions with physician Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), we identified unique end-user needs to improve EHR workflow in two specialty outpatient care settings. These include supporting coordination between physicians and specialized technicians, data integration with specialized software and devices, following specialty-specific norms for medical terminology, and adding unique data fields. Targeted recommendations for EHR developers are made to meet these needs.
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