February 21, 2009
Major Reason Why EMR Adoption Is So Low
Written by: JohnCurrently, doctors must invest time and money to implement EHR systems, but it’s the insurers and payers who ultimately benefit, thanks to a reduction in unnecessary tests and medications.
Couldn’t have said it better myself. Now, how do we change this? Will the current EHR stimulus fix it?
Tags: EHR • EHR Adoption • EHR Stimulus • EMR Stimulus • Obama • Obama EMR
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