Over the hill: Most docs now using EHRs

This week, the Department of Health and Human Services revealed data showing more than 50 percent of doctors have demonstrated meaningful use of EHRs, joining 80 percent of hospitals.

Washington Post’s Wonkblog celebrated the milestone by publishing an interview with Farzad Mostashari, MD, ScM, the national coordinator for Health IT, which you can read at the link below:

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