Electronic health records may lower malpractice settlements
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 14:21
in Health & Medicine
Use of electronic health records (EHRs) may help reduce paid malpractice settlements for physicians, according to a new study. The study, which appeared in the November 24 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, showed a trend toward lower paid malpractice claims for physicians who are active users of EHR technology.