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Employing E-Health: The Impact Of Electronic Health Records On The Workplace, Sharona Hoffman
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Electronic Health Record (HER) systems may soon become a fixture in most medical settings. President Obama’s 29 stimulus legislation includes $19 billion to promote their implementation. The sophisticated features and efficiencies of HER systems have the potential to improve health outcomes and enhance patient welfare considerably. However, this emerging technology also poses significant challenges and risks, not the least of which are its workplace impacts. This article provides a first of its kind analysis of the ramifications of HER systems for workers and employers.
The potential effects of health information computerization on the workplace are numerous. Employers may obtain and …