Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the use of electronic patient information?
A. HIPAA encourages the increased use of electronic patient information.
B. Recent regulations are making it increasingly difficult to increase the use of electronic patient information.
C. Lawsuits have increased with the use of electronic patient information.
D. The cost of electronic patient information systems do not appear to justify the increased cost.
Answer: A
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