Computers and Medicine archives: Electronic medical records
A look at the real costs of using Web-based software
The pros and cons of application service providers (October 2000)
Why we need help finding solutions to the E/M crisis
Computerized records may be the solution to our documentation woes (September 2000)
How electronic records work for three internists
EMR technology has finally matured enough to support even doctors who aren't computer savvy (July-August 2000)
How benefits can outweigh costs of electronic records
Electronic records offer some distinct advantages in today's competitive health care market (April 1998)
Is 1998 the year for doctors to plunge into computing?
Negatives that have kept some physicians from computerizing are beginning to fade (January 1998)
Doctors are the main barrier to computerizing records
Physicians need to stop waiting for the perfect system and get involved with EMR technology now (November 1997)
Making electronic medical records work in private practice
Hundreds of products are available to help get organized and compete for contracts, but costs remain high (June 1997)
Is there a computer in the house?
At Utah's LDS Hospital, information systems help call the shots (June 1997)
Getting computerized: practical advice
Tips on choosing and implementing EMR systems (June 1996)
Computers in exam rooms don't have to be intrusive
How to maintain patient records during office visits without hampering communication (May 1996)
Computerized records and privacy
Confusion—and controversy—about how electronic medical records are used and whether their content is being kept confidential (November 1995)
Institutions tackle cultural barriers to computerization
Systems have had more than 20 years to demonstrate their ability to lower costs and improve quality through standardization (June 1995)
Ready for prime time?
Electronic records technology offers real benefits for private practitioners, but the costs can be high (June 1995)
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