Racial/Ethnic Variation in Devices Used to Access Patient Portals
January 18th 2018The study examined the variation in devices used (desktop/laptop computer, mobile device, or both device types) by patients of different racial/ethnic backgrounds to access the online patient portal.
Electronic Health Record Problem Lists: Accurate Enough for Risk Adjustment?
January 18th 2018Electronic health record (EHR)-based comorbidity assessment had low sensitivity for identifying major comorbidities and poorly predicted survival. EHR-based comorbidity data require validation prior to application to risk adjustment.
Electronic Health Record "Super-Users" and "Under-Users" in Ambulatory Care Practices
January 17th 2018Nearly 40% of US ambulatory care practices are “under-users” of health information technology functionalities, which impacts the ability of the health system as a whole to provide coordinated, efficient care.