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Blumenthal speaks on challenges of changeover to EHRs

eHealth SmartBrief | 10/30/2009

The benefits that come with the widespread adoption of electronic health records and other health IT systems will far outweigh the initial problems associated with their implementation, said David Blumenthal, national coordinator for health IT. In this interview, Blumenthal expressed confidence that a national health information network will result in savings greater than the projected $12 billion over 10 years. MIT Technology Review (11/2009 - 12/2009)


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