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Electronic medical records may dramatically improve the diagnosis, management and care of patients, according to a Kaiser Permanente study from the September 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. This study reports that electronic medical records improve the quality of health care overall and may result in quicker diagnosis and response time […]

Providing for and maintaining the health, and healthcare, of its citizens is a challenge for nations worldwide. In the U.S., assigning the responsibility of providing for healthcare between patients, employers and government entities has led to sometimes heated debate. Ultimately, providing citizens with the health care and support they need is the goal. One organization […]

For most medical facilities, the change from paper to electronic medical records can be perceived as difficult and frustrating. Staff members who are resistant to change may struggle to adapt their management skills to the new records system and may sometimes make the mistake of using paper as a crutch during the transition. However, once […]

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems have been recognized by the U.S. Government as a core component to national healthcare reform. Beginning in 2011, physicians and hospitals will begin receiving government incentives if they are “meaningful EHR users.” Though the definition of “meaningful users” is still under debate, the reason behind the definition is clear. It […]