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Health information technology and its effects on hospital costs, outcomes, and patient safety.
October 24, 2012
Encinosa W, Bae J. Inquiry. 2011;48(4):288-303.
Although this study found that electronic medical records (EMRs) had no upfront impact on preventing hospital-acquired conditions, EMRs were associated with better coordination and recovery following patient safety events, which resulted in decreased patient deaths, readmissions, and costs.
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