New shared electronic health records system to go live Dec. 1
CONWAY — After years of planning and months of training, the launch date of Dec. 1 is in sight for Memorial Hospital’s new shared electronic health record system. What will this mean for patients? A single place for all medical records, easier sharing of health records between providers, enhanced patient privacy and fewer paper forms to fill out.
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