Shared information could revolutionize healthcare.
Hospitals soon may learn the value of shared information technology. The idea of "community health information networks" is picking up steam as payers and policymakers look for ways to control costs and measure the quality of care. Backing from the federal government is likely to make the transition speedier and perhaps less painful than it was for other industries.
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