Electronic medical records in the outpatient setting (Part 1).
Electronic medical records (EMR) are on the verge of becoming the standard within ambulatory practice. The costs and benefits of developing the use of EMR are summarized in this article. Some sample savings are included. Part 2, appearing in the next issue, will include a financial model that medical practices can use to begin developing their own cost-benefit scenarios.
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MedicaLogic, Beaverton, OR 97006, USA.
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