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Judy Savageau And Kathy Muhr On Working With Different Data Sources, Judith A. Savageau, Kathy Muhr
Judy Savageau And Kathy Muhr On Working With Different Data Sources, Judith A. Savageau, Kathy Muhr
Judith A. Savageau
Blog post to AEA365, a blog sponsored by the American Evaluation Association (AEA) dedicated to highlighting Hot Tips, Cool Tricks, Rad Resources, and Lessons Learned for evaluators. The American Evaluation Association is an international professional association of evaluators devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. Evaluation involves assessing the strengths and weaknesses of programs, policies, personnel, products, and organizations to improve their effectiveness.
Electronic Health Records: Cure-All Or Chronic Condition?, Chris Kimble
Electronic Health Records: Cure-All Or Chronic Condition?, Chris Kimble
Chris Kimble
Computer-based information systems feature in almost every aspect of our lives, and yet most of us receive handwritten prescriptions when we visit our doctors and rely on paper-based medical records in our healthcare. Although electronic health record (EHR) systems have long been promoted as a cost-effective and efficient alternative to this situation, clear-cut evidence of their success has not been forthcoming. An examination of some of the underlying problems that prevent EHR systems from delivering the benefits that their proponents tout identifies four broad objectives - reducing cost, reducing errors, improving coordination and improving adherence to standards - and shows …