A new article from HealthDay (found on MSN) details two new studies related to electronic medical records (EMR). In both cases, doctors were polled, and in both cases the majority believed that EMRs would save money and time while improving patient care.
One study of more than 1,000 family practice and specialist doctors in Massachusetts found that 86 percent believed electronic health information exchange (HIE) would improve patient quality of care, 70 percent thought it would reduce costs and 76 percent said it would save time.
However, 16 percent said they were “very concerned” about possible privacy breaches, while a further 55 percent were “somewhat concerned.” The study also found that none of the doctors wanted to pay the suggested $150 monthly fee for HIE and about half said they weren’t willing to pay any fee.
The second study, which included 56 psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and therapists at an academic medical center, found that most believed electronic health records were clearer and more complete than paper records, but not necessarily more factual.
MEMI Tech supports the push toward EMRs, and is constantly working toward full integration of 911 Medical ID with EMR software systems. Privacy issues are always a concern when it comes to new technology, but with proper safeguards EMRs can be more secure than paper records.
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