Introduction

The American Journal of Medicine recently published a study by Harvard Medical School on electronic health records (EHRs) and concluded that they do not reduce overall healthcare costs. This study is one of many that has reached a similar conclusion, although a number of others have claimed that EHRs do produce a benefit. With more conflicting reports expected, We examine the issues.

Scope

*Provides insight into the conflicting results of electronic health record studies

*Highlights potential flaws in study methodologies

Highlights

Garbage in, garbage out

Technology adoption rates are too low

Short term versus long term, tangible versus intangible

Reasons to Purchase

*Explain the nuances between EHR studies to customers

*Develop a stronger case for your product by understanding research weaknesses