“A topic that hasn’t been as hotly discussed is using information gleaned from EHR software to participate in clinical trials. We think this should play a larger role in deciding whether or not a practice should purchase EHR software. Why? Participation in clinical trials has the potential to net a profit of hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. Now that’s an incentive to purchase an EHR.
While there are many factors that go into an EHR software purchase, we think clinical trial participation should get more consideration.”
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Chris Thorman, Software Advice, 19 March 2010
