Wall Street Journal Examines Efforts To Encourage Adoption Of Electronic Prescribing Technology

The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday examined several factors that are pushing physicians to adopt electronic prescribing technology, reporting that while the “possible benefits to doctors and patients are clear,” there are obstacles that “hinder widespread adoption.” Fewer than 10%, or about 35,000, of U.S. physicians currently use e-prescribing technology.

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Filed under: IT / Internet / E-mail on June 19th, 2008