Editorial: EMR implementation is broken

Cara Livernois | | Health Exec | Economics

Electronic medical records are a source of great potential, but problems arise in the implementation of new record-keeping systems. In an editorial on The Huffington Post, one prominent voice says the system is broken because of reliance on bad data.

"The data will become accurate, complete and high-quality when the systems are built correctly, using modern techniques, and when they interact with all concerned parties — including patients!! — to get their jobs done," writes David Black, a venture capitalist focusing in technology.

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Healthcare EMR Implementation and Use is Broken

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Cara Livernois, News Writer

Cara joined TriMed Media in 2016 and is currently a Senior Writer for Clinical Innovation & Technology. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, she holds a Bachelors in Health Communications from Grand Valley State University.

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