Which of the following statements is true about the benefits of the electronic health record (EHR)?
1. It improves the quality of health care.
2. Health care executives have developed strong organizational structures around the EHR.
3. The EHR fosters continuity of health care.
4. Little scientific evidence now exists on what benefits are actually delivered.
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Rationale: Little scientific evidence now exists on benefits actually delivered, despite the many cited benefits associated with the EHR. This lack of evidence hinders evaluation of the costs, benefits, and risks of a commercial EMR purchase, and makes it difficult for health care executives to make necessary organizational changes. It is the PHR is that fosters improved overall quality of health care.
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