(Consider This) Which of the Following Was a Major Objective

question 53

Multiple Choice

(Consider This) Which of the following was a major objective of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act?

• A) more accurate records so health care providers could increase billings
• B) equip all households with personal medical devices to send real-time health symptoms to health care providers
• C) identify potential cost savings by detecting excessive procedures and medications
• D) all of these

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