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[ PRIVACY Forum ] Doctors order more X-rays, not fewer,
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (PRIVACY Forum mailing list)
Tue Mar 6 00:01:42 2012
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Doctors order more X-rays, not fewer, with computer access
http://j.mp/yTTQ6c (Washington Post)
"In the debate over the high cost of health care, federal policymakers
have always claimed that one way to cut costs is for doctors to use
electronic medical records and other information technology. Doing so,
they say, avoids duplication and saves money. But new research
suggests that may not be the case."
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That means more radiation. More costs. If the research is correct,
a significant "Uh oh" moment regarding unintended consequences.
--Lauren--
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