The components of an EHR system that are highly required within software development for performing managerial, research, communicative, and clinical functions in no particular order include: Electronic document management Patient portal E-prescribing Distributed access control Data interoperability Integration with labs Clinical dashboard Patient charting Scheduling Reporting Advanced EHR features that help enrich the functionality include: Task management Integrated chat Cloud hosting Mobile accessibility Customizable templates and workflows AI and ML integration Telehealth integration Blockchain technology