Lessons Learned

Drawbacks

• Upfront initial costs,
• Ongoing maintenance,
• Disruption of learning a new system of electronic documentation and communication,
• Potential risk to privacy issues.

Distinct advantages

• Functionalities include computerized order data entry systems,
• Health information exchange,
• Population-level decision support systems,
• Financial gains with reduced cost by eliminating duplication,
• Improved ability to conduct cross-sectoral research,
• Improved population health outcomes.