To discuss EHRs is to discuss time. From their inception, EHRs were lauded as a potential time-saver. Less time would be needed searching for records and moving lab or imaging results between clinics, departments, or specialists. More time would be available for face-to-face interaction between patients and providers. The bottom line value proposition of EHRs was […]
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