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Electronic medical records may boost patient safety.

July 31, 2013

Cornish A. National Public Radio. July 15, 2013.

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This radio segment features an interview with Dr. Farzad Mostashari on the importance of federal standards for electronic medical record systems to ensure effective medical information exchange. An accompanying news segment reports on incentives for medical practices to convert to computerized records systems.

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