What is the difference between saving the results of a report and marking the report as a favorite?

The distinction between saving the results of a report and marking the report as a favorite lies primarily in the nature of the information being recorded and how it can be accessed later. When results of a report are saved, they capture a snapshot of the data at a specific moment in time. This means that if you save the results today, those results will not change even if the underlying data is updated or modified in the future.

On the other hand, marking a report as a favorite does not create a static copy of the data; rather, it simplifies the process of locating and accessing the report in the future. It allows users to quickly find and run the report again, retrieving the most current data available, without altering the original report itself. This makes favorites particularly useful for frequently accessed reports.

In contrast, while some responses might suggest that favorites are only temporary or that they can be edited, these interpretations miss the emphasis on the permanence of saved results and the ease of access associated with favorites. Understanding these key differences helps in effectively utilizing reporting features within Epic Willow Inpatient RX100.