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. 2019 Aug;9(4):360-364.
doi: 10.1212/CPJ.0000000000000666.

Neurology steering board effects change for a major electronic health record vendor

Allison L Weathers  1 , Ihtsham U Haq  1 , David M Ficker  1 , John P Ney  1 , Steven L Meyers  1
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Neurology steering board effects change for a major electronic health record vendor

Allison L Weathers et al. Neurol Clin Pract. 2019 Aug.

Abstract

Neurologists are among the least satisfied physicians with their current electronic health record (EHR), with many known pain points and great opportunities for improved tools and workflows. Improved EHR functionality can have major implications for patient care, physician efficiency, and prevention of burnout. We describe the advocacy of the American Academy of Neurology for improved EHR usability and the resultant formation and subsequent accomplishments of a Neurology Subspecialty Steering Board at 1 major EHR vendor (Epic).

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