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Expert consumer advice and recommendations for electronic medical records....
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ConsumerReports.org Car Price Services New Car Buying Kit Used Car Buying Kit CR on Health CR Medical Guide ........................................ CR Best Buy Drugs CR WebWatch CR Greener Choices Log in or subscribe now . nd=/cro/application-resources/images/header/blk_short_dot3.gif bgColor=#76eae9> ur medications. With all that information, he could begin treating you immediately. CR Quick Take The federal government, states, HMOs, and PPOs are developing a system to store and link the medical records of every American. The network would allow medical providers and insurers, among others, to view records and enter information. The ramifications: • Doctors could provide better care by instantly viewing medical histories. • The network could save money by eliminating duplicate tests. • Health officials could quickly spot adverse drug reactions and epidemics. • But marketers could target patients with specific diseases to sell them drugs or to solicit...
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