Researchers: EHR outcome, MU studies need to shift focus

Clinical decision support tools and computerized physician order entry–both Meaningful Use program requirements–are proven to have positive effects on quality outcomes, but reporting of contextual and implementation details have been “poor,” making it impossible to determine why some electronic health record implementations were successful and some not, according to a new study funded by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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