Creating a governmental policy framework for adoption of an electronic health record.
Promotion and support of electronic health records and electronic information exchange through governmental policy development requires a framework that considers cost, benefits, barriers, risks and policies at the statewide level that might accelerate or retard adoption. Recommendations to underpin governmental policy involve financial incentives, technology adoption, legal and regulatory considerations and consumer education.
Mills
Mary Etta C
ME
University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. mills@son.umaryland.edu
Newbold
Susan K
SK
D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004493:Education; D008396:Maryland; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D011050:Policy Making