Saving Lives, Saving Money: The Imperative for Computerized Physician Order Entry in Massachusetts Hospitals.

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Saving Lives, Saving Money: The Imperative for Computerized Physician Order Entry in Massachusetts Hospitals.

February 27, 2008

Adams M, Bates D, Coffman G, et al. Boston, MA: Massachusetts Technology Collaborative; New England Healthcare Institute; February 2008.

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Analyzing patient charts at six community hospitals in Massachusetts, this report reveals to what extent adopting computerized physician order entry could affect clinical outcomes and impart financial savings.

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