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Healthcare Transformation Post-2008 Crisis

This chapter examines the effects of the 2008 financial crisis on the healthcare sector, focusing on government fiscal stimuli and the implementation of electronic medical records. It discusses the HITECH Act's goals and the significant role of Epic Systems in the EHR industry, highlighting both advancements and criticisms of digitization. The chapter ultimately questions whether the government's push for electronic health records was genuinely beneficial or primarily a short-term economic strategy.

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