Linking EHRs To Cancer Registries Good In Theory, But Difficult In Practice, ASCO Says
Executive Summary
The American Society of Clinical Oncology offers support for the notion of using electronic health records to help provide information to cancer registries, but is critical of CMS’ approach as outlined in the stage 2 meaningful use proposed rule.
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Building Data Infrastructure For PCORI Research Should Start Now, NIH’s Collins Says
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