A survey of 2,958 physicians found that 24% believe electronic medical records (EMR) will have a negative effect on patient care. They also worry that healthcare reform will result in less pay and lower-quality care. Privacy, security, and the doctor-patient relationship are cited as concerns. The survey also found that doctors fear the quality of care will deteriorate under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), and that reimbursements will decrease. 65% of doctors believe the quality of healthcare will deteriorate in the next five years, while only 18% believe it will improve. Additionally, 58% of doctors view the impact of healthcare reform on patients negatively.
Why monitoring high tech systems and data is critical for New Zealand healthcare providers
New Zealand aims to have a top-tier healthcare system, and World Patient Safety Day brings awareness to areas of potential improvement, including cybersecurity. Given the
