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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedNuckols TK, Asch SM, Patel V
Implementing Computerized Provider Order Entry In Acute Care Hospitals in the United States could generate substantial savings to society.
This study was conducted to evaluate from the societal perspective the cost-utility of implementing computerized physician order entry (CPOE) in acute care hospitals in the United States. It found that relative to paper ordering and using typical estimates of implementation costs, CPOE had, on average, a 99 percent probability of yielding savings to society and improving health.
AHRQ-funded; HS017954.
Citation: Nuckols TK, Asch SM, Patel V .
Implementing Computerized Provider Order Entry In Acute Care Hospitals in the United States could generate substantial savings to society.
Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2015 Aug;41(8):341-50..
Keywords: Health Information Technology (HIT), Hospitals, Clinical Decision Support (CDS), Healthcare Costs