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Computer-aided documentation. Quality, productivity, coding, and enhanced reimbursement
1Sequim Radiation Oncology Center, Virginia Mason Clinic, WA 98382.
American Journal of Clinical Oncology
|October 1, 1993
Abstract
Purpose:
Physicians currently use technology, where appropriate, to improve patient care, for example, MRI and three-dimensional radiotherapy dose planning. One area that has seen limited benefit from current technology is in documenting of medical information.
Design:
Review of related literature and directed interviews.
Results:
Technology is available to assist in documenting the initial patient encounter. Patient care, quality of practice, and reimbursement may be improved with careful implementation.
Conclusion:
It will be worthwhile for practices to examine how to implement this technology to obtain the potential benefits.