OIG Raises Concerns About Accuracy Of Data In E-Health Records
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
A recent HHS Office of Inspector General report highlights problems with data entry in electronic health records, something that not only makes them vulnerable to fraud but also could compromise EHRs as a research tool.
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