title: The value of direct messaging.
abstract: Direct secure messaging (DSM) is a way to send patient information in an encrypted form among physicians, among provider organizations, and to state agencies. Improving efficiency of communication between physicians through DSM also improves productivity-not only for physician users, but also for the practices and organizations they serve. However, use of DSM must expand for users and their organizations to achieve full benefits.
authors.affiliation: HFMA First Illinois Chapter, USA. klw@klw.ms
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wagner
mesh_terms: D016494:Computer Security; D003219:Confidentiality; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000191:economics; D003363:Cost Control; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination / Q000379:methods*; D008498:Medical Record Linkage