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Edited by David H. Gustafson, Patricia F. Brennan, and Robert P. Hawkins
234 pp, $79.95
New, York, NY, Springer, 2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-3874-9507-1

JAMA. 2008;300(8):969.

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It is interesting to realize that the overuse and underuse of technology contribute substantially to the current problems in US health care. As a system, society is always eager to adopt the latest and greatest technological advances for diagnosis and treatment. Unfortunately, it does not take a systematic approach to determining the appropriate uses of the new technology, which often results in marginal advances at premium prices. Yet at the same time, many parties continue to debate investments in health care technology infrastructure, such as electronic medical records and practice support tools, which results in a slower-paced adoption rate in this critical area.

Of course, the first step in implementing technological advancements is choosing the specific technologies. But the discussions and decisions that follow ultimately determine whether the implementation will be successful or will simply set the stage for long-term frustration and a seemingly bottomless pit of costs. This text . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Stanley W. Borg, DO, Reviewer
HES Advisors
Chicago, Illinois
sborg@hesadvisors.com