Article Summary :
In an article, Andy Miller, with the help of Dr. Danny Newman, mentions why implementing EHR is a good idea. Dr. Danny Newman, like other physicians, recognizes that electronic health records are here to stay. Newman, an Augusta internist, has seen some of the benefits of replacing paper medical records with computerized data. One advantage, he said, is electronic prescribing of medications, which reduces mix-ups caused by unclear handwriting. But Newman isn’t thrilled with electronic health records (EHRs) as they now exist. He said the current versions are primarily geared to billing and reimbursement, rather than focused on care for the patient.
