Enhanced Patient Matching Is Critical to Achieving Full Promise of Digital Health Records

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Enhanced Patient Matching Is Critical to Achieving Full Promise of Digital Health Records

The way patients receive medical care has drastically changed over the past decade as most hospitals and doctors offices have transitioned from paper charts to electronic health records (EHRs) that help clinicians order medications, document treatment decisions, and review laboratory results. These digital records can introduce numerous efficiencies and give patients and medical professionals more complete information on which to base decisions.