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EHR interoperability still a problem.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
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September 01, 2005 |
Njuki, Frederick |
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Upfront costs remain the biggest stumbling block to adoption of electronic health records, especially by small practices ("Panel Seeks Government, Private Sector to Team for IT Adoption," July 1, 2005, p. 36).
Physicians are also concerned about lack of interoperability. The financial health of EHR developers and vendors is another issue. EHR development is still primarily a cottage industry. Many small players contribute a sizeable portion of the products on the market, leading to a lack of product interoperability. When an EHR developer goes out of business, compatibility of the EHR ...
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