DarkDaily.com Weekly E-Briefing Recap – Week Ending April 20th, 2012

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Here’s what you may have missed this week in the clinical lab world. It was a busy week…

Chronic Disease Management Program in New York City Uses EHRs to Help Physicians Improve Patient Care

Published: April 20 2012

As part of NYC’s PCIP, physicians utilize clinical laboratory testing more effectively to diagnose disease and monitor patients

Seven years into a targeted program to use clinical data to drive measurable improvement in the health of patients with chronic diseases, health officials in New York City are declaring the effort to be successful at meeting several important goals. Some healthcare experts say NYC’s innovative project provides valid insight into the future of American healthcare.
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