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Ambulatory EMR- Cont.
- Change in regulatory environment creates opportunities and challenges
- Adoption rates are slow, better in larger groups
- Typically less than 20% of EMR functionality is being used
- Even when technology is given away, adoption issues continue (Wellpoint and the State of Mass.)
- Lack of knowledge, workflow re-design, efficiency and risk are probably more significant barriers
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