Few Hospitals Embracing Electronic Health Record Systems

HealthDay -  Only a small number of hospitals in the United States have comprehensive electronic health record systems currently in place, a new study finds. The biggest obstacle to adopting such systems are costs, which can run as high as $20 million to $100 million, plus the reluctance of doctors to change their ways, experts say.

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