The Prescription Infrastructre: Are We Ready for ePrescribing?

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The Prescription Infrastructre: Are We Ready for ePrescribing?

February 8, 2006

Sarasohn-Kahn J, Holt M. Oakland, CA: California Healthcare Foundation; 2006. ISBN 1933795026.

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This report outlines the prescription process and the potential improvements in cost, efficiency, compliance, and safety that could be gained through implementation of e-prescribing.

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