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EMRs might reduce malpractice liability, but effects not certain.
June 1, 2009... EMRs might reduce malpractice liability, but effects not certain Accurate data entry, good computer security key to success Wider adoption of electronic medical records (EMRs) has been a goal in health care for years, and progress is expected now that President Obama's economic...

Harvard research suggests EMRs reduce risk.
June 1, 2009... Harvard research suggests EMRs reduce risk Recent research from Harvard University suggests that the adoption of electronic medical records (EMRs) could have a positive effect on reducing malpractice liability, says one of the lead authors, David Westfall Bates, MD, professor of medicine...

Paper record system has its own benefits.
June 1, 2009... Paper record system has its own benefits The Harvard study suggesting lower malpractice risk from using electronic medical records (EMRs) must be viewed with some skepticism, says Peter Hoffman, JD, an attorney with Eckert Seamans in Philadelphia. "The conclusions were not...

Many negatives may come with using EMRs.
June 1, 2009... Many negatives may come with using EMRs The potential benefits of electronic medical records (EMRs) are easier to spot than the possible drawbacks, according to some risk managers. Consider both the pros and cons of EMRs before adopting the technology, they say. William D. Yoquinto,...

HIPAA compliance becoming even harder.
June 1, 2009... HIPAA compliance becoming even harder With the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) expanding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's (HIPAA) patient health information privacy and security protections beyond what most already considered a compliance...