In 2012, nearly 31 percent of hospitals exchanged information electronically with other hospitals about patient medication histories—up from 13 percent in 2009. (Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2014 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Chartbook on Care Coordination.)
AHRQ Stats: Electronic Health Records
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