Use of Health Information Technology Leads to Improved Care Quality

Secure patient-physician e-mail messaging improves the effectiveness of care for patients with diabetes and hypertension, according to new research by Kaiser Permanente. Michael Kanter, MD, regional medical director of quality and clinical analysis for the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, talks about the study and its significance.

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