Physicians who use the system help hospitals gain advantage.
The chief consumers of patient information--physicians--are often the last to actually use systems that are designed to provide that information quickly. The reasons for this are deeply entrenched, but if physicians are properly incentivized and adequately trained, they can leap this hurdle. Competitive advantage to hospitals is an immediate benefit, as well.
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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
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