Vendor misconduct associated with widespread use of non-secure electronic health record systems

Researchers at MedStar Health, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the University of Utah found electronic health record (EHR) vendor misconduct may have led to widespread use of suboptimal products for more than 70,000 clinicians across the country, as published today in JAMA Health Forum. Six EHR vendors were involved in settlements with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Department of Justice alleging kickbacks and misrepresentation of product capabilities.