Meaningful use's benefits and burdens for US family physicians.

Talley Holman; Steven E Waldren; John W Beasley; Deborah J Cohen; Lawrence D Dardick; Chester H Fox; Jenna Marquard; Ryan Mullins; Charles Q North; Matt Rafalski; Joy Rivera; Tosha B Wetterneck

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Meaningful use's benefits and burdens for US family physicians.

May 30, 2018

Holman T, Waldren SE, Beasley JW, et al. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2018;25(6):694-701.

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In this study, researchers queried family physicians regarding the utility and challenges associated with meaningful use. Respondents' perceptions were highly variable. Some criteria were perceived as beneficial to patient care, but others were considered burdensome.

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