The practices seeing real returns from AI don't just switch it on. They choose the right technology and partner, then customize it to their workflows and patients.
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Interoperability could hinder electronic information sharing
About 70% of 527 physicians surveyed report that the lack of interoperability of electronic health record (HER) systems, a working exchange infrastructure, and costs associated with development of both are major barriers to improving healthcare's ability to exchange electronic information.
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