“Aside from the fact that the current generation of electronic records may not be ready for widespread use, there are questions as to whether privacy laws will impede the spread.
In general, doctors adopt the path of least resistance. Throwing in added steps, like filling out additional forms or requiring pre-authorization phone calls, will ensure a quick end to any initiative meant to alter physician behavior.”
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KevinMD.com, 22 January 2009
