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Back to Stance at a Glance: Compare the Candidates
Our comparison chart of all the candidates and where they stand on key health issues.
- Technology
Use better health information technology to coordinate care.
Supports electronic record keeping using federal funds.
THIRD-PARTY CANDIDATES
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Recognize that electronic record-keeping can help improve treatment, but startup costs pose a barrier for many small medical offices.
Recognize that safeguards are necessary to protect patient privacy.
Realize that it is crucial to have clear statutory recognition that a patient’s private medical records belong to that patient.
Currently not addressed in platform.
Information compiled by Michele Foust, WebMD Medical News.
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD on June 4, 2008.
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