Bernie Monegain
The research is the first large-scale national study to link nurses' well-being to self-reported medical errors.
EHR maker and pharmacy, which already work together on patient care, will share data and direct patients to lower-priced medications.
Gary Fingerhut may get up to four years in federal prison for the scheme.
Consumers are driven to expect better healthcare information and technology in part because they are required to pay more out of pocket.
The PCORI-funded study will compare the effectiveness of three approaches to reducing use of the painkillers.
The fund has already made investments in six companies: Outcome Health, Scientist.com, Vera Whole Health, PatientPing, Health Catalyst, and Kyruus.
The physician payment programs are more workable for than preceding federal models, but some unrealistic expectations are emerging.
Staff accuse Kaiser of putting patients and data at risk by stalling contract negotiations.
System says the price tag encompasses several other projects beyond just the EHR system.
CEO Mark Harrrison said the system will help file the paperwork required for them to continue to legally live and work in the U.S.