"By computerizing health records, we can avoid dangerous medical mistakes, reduce costs, and improve care."

President George W. Bush
State of the Union Address
January 20, 2004

 President Bush on Wednesday evening renewed his call for the use of better technology in hospitals and in doctor's offices for storing and sharing medical records.

Using the high visibility of his State of the Union address, Bush said he will ask Congress to enact sweeping health care reforms, including "improved information technology to prevent medical error and needless costs." 


 

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