The promise and peril of health IT
Austin Frakt October 12, 2012
The first rule of the health system seems to be, if you build it, they will reimburse. To that, add health IT and what happens?
The first rule of the health system seems to be, if you build it, they will reimburse. To that, add health IT and what happens?
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