The effect of electronic medical record adoption on outcomes in US hospitals

The effect of electronic medical record adoption on outcomes in US hospitals

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The electronic medical record (EMR) is one of the most promising components of health information technology. However, the overall impact of EMR adoption on outcomes at US hospitals remains unknown. This study examined the relationsh...

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Main Authors: Lee Jinhyung, Kuo Yong-Fang, Goodwin James S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Electronic medical record (EMR)
Length of stay
Rehospitalization rates
Diagnosis related groups (DRG)
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/39

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