Poor Communications Cost US Hospitals $12 Billion Annually

A University of Maryland study has put a quantitative value on poor communications and lack of information technology in hospitals: $12 billion annually. Read full article...

Stimulus Funds Raise Hopes for Increased Adoption of EHRs

Provisions of the federal economic stimulus package could encourage more physicians and hospitals to invest in electronic health record systems, although at least one stakeholder says adoption will fall short of government projections. Read full article...