By implementing electronic medical record (EMR)-based interventions, Boston Medical Center was able to reduce unnecessary diagnostic testing while increasing the use of postoperative order sets.
These actions signal two markers of providing high-value medical care, according to hospital officials. Indeed, the data from Boston Medical Center’s efforts demonstrates the impact of deploying multiple interventions simultaneously within the EMR as a way to deliver high-value care, they attest. This study was published in the Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety.
