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Dr. Farzad Mostashari Discusses Whether Payment Incentives for Achieving Meaningful Use is Enough
In this segment, Dr. Farzad Mostashari highlights both the financial and non-financial challenges providers face when implementing electronic medical records.
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Farzad Mostashari, MD, ScM, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, highlights both the financial and non-financial challenges providers face when implementing electronic medical records.
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