News & Events News Poll Finds Benefits of Electronic Health Records Outweigh Risks
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Poll Finds Benefits of Electronic Health Records Outweigh Risks |
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In a recent poll conducted by Wall Street Journal Online/Harris Interactive, sixty percent of adults agree that using electronic health records is beneficial even when taking privacy issues into consideration. The survey found that 63% of adults believe medical errors could be drastically reduced with the adoption of EHRs. Additionally, a majority of respondents said health care costs could be significantly reduced and that use of EHRs could improve the quality of care they receive by eliminating duplicative or unnecessary tests. |
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