Nearly two years after the Obama administration announced plans to spend $40 billion to help doctors and hospitals adopt electronic medical

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

Officials hope millions will put their medical records online

One-third of institutions acknowledge cases of medical identity theft

Scattered reports of software glitches that caused risk to patients

Volatile industry prompts calls for oversight of firms’ financial strength

With digital transition approaching for many practices, safety and security issues continue to surface

Panel seeks centralized data on hazards related to digital systems

Reports link system malfunctions to injuries, deaths

Previously undisclosed hospital mixup underscores challenges on road to reform