The impact of Electronic Medical Records on digital transformation in Algerian Public Healthcare Institutions: A case study of The "Mohamed Bennani" Public Hospital in Ras El Oued, Algeria
The impact of Electronic Medical Records on digital transformation in Algerian Public Healthcare Institutions: A case study of The "Mohamed Bennani" Public Hospital in Ras El Oued, Algeria

Summary/Abstract: This study aims to examine how Electronic Medical Record (EMR) adoption advances digital transformation in Algeria’s healthcare sector, using Mohamed Bennani Public Hospital as a case study. It seeks to assess readiness and progress across administrative, technical, financial, and human-resource dimensions, and identify key drivers and barriers to EMR uptake, and estimate expected gains from implementation. Using a mixed-methods approach (descriptive analysis and empirical data from healthcare professionals), expected results point to moderate progress: administrative initiatives are better aligned with national strategies than infrastructure, funding, and staff capacity. EMRs are expected to strengthen communication, accountability, and data security, but adoption may be slowed by limited IT infrastructure, insufficient training, workflow disruptions, staff resistance, and patient dissatisfaction with digital triage in emergency care. The paper anticipates recommending targeted training, sustainable IT funding, and internal technical expertise to support Algeria’s Digital 2030 agenda.

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