Joint Commission offers warnings, advice on adopting new health care IT systems.

Mike Mitka

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Joint Commission offers warnings, advice on adopting new health care IT systems.

February 18, 2009

Mitka M. JAMA. 2009;301(6):587-9.

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This article encapsulates the Joint Commission's recent statement on health information technology and highlights recommendations for preventing problems following implementation.

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