Speaker Name(s): William Mortimore
Description: Electronic medical records are being deployed to enhance quality, secure patient safety and deliver more efficient care. Similarly, clinician adopted clinical decision support is expected to deliver similar outcomes. Although we expect EHRs and CDS to work synergistically together, is it worth investing in both capabilities to obtain desired results? In this session, attendees will: * Explore the real contribution of EHRs and CDS capabilities on outcomes * Review compare the benefits and costs of EHRs and CDS * Investigate alternative approaches to securing benefits from healthcare IT