The Wall Street Journal published an edited transcript of the interview with National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Dr. David Blumenthal about how he plans to convince hospitals and doctors to use EHRs.
When asked about the potential cost savings, Dr. Blumenthal said "There are disputes about how much we'll save and how we'll show the benefits of health IT. The combination of an improved payment system, an improved education system about health IT and improved governance of the health care system that prioritizes quality and efficiency together with health information technology is where the real payoff is."
Why can't the government provide hard data on cost savings for physicians? Sure, there are a lot of factors involved, but surely they could do a study and have a range showing cost savings based on certain criteria. Doctors want to see hard facts and statistics, not generalized statements.
When asked about the potential cost savings, Dr. Blumenthal said "There are disputes about how much we'll save and how we'll show the benefits of health IT. The combination of an improved payment system, an improved education system about health IT and improved governance of the health care system that prioritizes quality and efficiency together with health information technology is where the real payoff is."
Why can't the government provide hard data on cost savings for physicians? Sure, there are a lot of factors involved, but surely they could do a study and have a range showing cost savings based on certain criteria. Doctors want to see hard facts and statistics, not generalized statements.
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