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Measuring data reliability for preventive services in electronic medical records Full Text
BMC Health Services Research, 05/17/2012
Greiver M et al. – There were differences between the change measured through medical record audits and administrative datasets. Problems could include difficulties with organizing new data entry processes as well as continued use of both paper and EMRs. Data extracted from EMRs had limited reliability during the initial phase of EMR implementation. Unreliable data interferes with the ability to measure and improve health care quality.
