Dr. Berwick reminded the audience that the administration hopes to make EMR available to all Americans by 2014. Having worked with organizations that pioneered EMR use in their facilities, Dr. Berwick has extensive experience using electronic medical records.
Berwick ended his address by emphasizing the positive effect that healthcare technology will have on patient care, error reduction and overall quality.
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