Several Maine hospitals and health care providers have adopted electronic medical records, and many others aren't far behind. What does this mean for Maine patients and their doctors? The goal is better care and lower costs, but there are concerns about privacy, security and fraud.

HealthInfoNet

NY Times Article on Medical Billing

NY Times Article on Medicare Billing

Tom Porter's Maine Things Considered Story from March

ACLU of Maine Health Privacy Weblink

Great Maine Outdoor Weekend

[The "Electronic Medical Records" episode originally aired on Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks September 27, 2012.]

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks episode #2803