Post a 200-300 word response to the following: Computer technology continues to make rapid advances. Health care facilities have used computer programs for administrative functions such as payroll and billing. How do health care facilities use electronic (or computerized) medical records (EMR)?

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Post a 200-300 word response to the following: Computer technology continues to make rapid advances. Health care facilities have used computer programs for administrative functions such as payroll and billing. How do health care facilities use electronic (or computerized) medical records (EMR)?
What are the advantages of EMR? Are there any disadvantages? Give an example of at least two challenges faced when implementing a universal EMR system.

Ms. Sue · Answer

If you need more information than what is in your assigned reading, check out this site. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Medical_Records

Anonymous · Answer

Give an example of at least two challenges faced when implementing a universal EMR system.