Health Information Technology
1. Who should be responsible for funding and implementation of EMR/EHR?
In my opinion I think state entities such as health care services funded by the federal should take care of this cost. This would help relieve the burden placed on private investors who eventually filter that cost down to the consumer/ patient. Anytime there are major technological changes in health care the costs go the consumer who already cannot afford health care due to either lack of insurance coverage or rising costs of care (Buntin, 2010).
2. What incentives should be offered by policy makers to influence providers?
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