The American Medical Association has released three online educational tutorials aimed at helping physician practices implement health information technology, according to an AMA news release.
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Health information exchange is becoming increasingly more important as a higher percentage of hospitals attests to meaningful use of electronic health records and begins to prepare for meaningful use stage 2. By connecting healthcare providers across a range of locations,…
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