Doctors skittish about health technology despite promise of big federal bucks

By Susan Jaffe

The federal government is paying physicians billions to adopt electronic health records, but doctors still aren't sure they want the cash

Excerpts from this story referencing "Brian Bruen":

"… up is modest, although there’s much uncertainty about the numbers, said Brian Bruen, a research scientist at George Washington University School of Public Hea …"

"… nt will disqualify some doctors, unless Congress drops it, said researcher Brian Bruen. But that is unlikely to happen, he says.Although the Medicaid bonus progr …"

Health information technology: Incentives may not always serve intended purpose

By Josh Israel and Kimberly Leonard

Some payments may be going to doctors who have been using electronic health records for years

Excerpts from this story referencing "Brian Bruen":

"… logy and workflows … but it’s easier for us than starting from zero.”Brian Bruen, lead research scientist and lecturer at George Washington University’s …"