Electronic health records may lower malpractice settlements

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 03:56 in Health & Medicine

Use of electronic health records (EHRs) may help reduce paid malpractice settlements for physicians, according to a new study. The study, which appeared in the 24 November issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, showed a trend toward lower paid malpractice claims for physicians who are active users of EHR technology...

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