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EMR EFFICACY

A practical observation presented in this article and the cited study is that whether medical records are maintained hard copy or electronically, the source is still the same – people. In either environment, providers will continue to be challenged toward improving accuracy and the consequences are far reaching . Check it out;

http://medcitynews.com/2012/12/electronic-medical-records-not-a-panacea-for-patient-safety-problems/

If you are a CFO, HIM Professional or have a role in Health Information Management, you may find this snippet insightful. If you would like assistance with process innovation supporting your HIM, EMR or related revenue cycle objectives, let’s talk.

Jim Matthews
Principal; Nearterm Corporation
(281) 646-1330