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HIMSS CONFERENCE ISSUE
VOL. 25 NO. 3 FEBRUARY 11, 2013
COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSION | WWW.FORTHERECORDMAG.COM
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DICTATION
Option to
dictate may
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EHR data entry
complaints.
ICD-10 Weighs Heavily
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ACOs Embrace
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Use Informed
Consent to Better
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