Using HIT to Help Veterans with Chronic Health Problems

Health information technology (HIT) has a number of benefits, but a recent study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research showed that health care providers should not rely too heavily on technology when it comes to veterans who are managing mental and chronic health problems.

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Is Information Technology Useful for Veterans? Patient Engagement HIT—Health information technology (HIT) has a number of benefits, but a recent study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research showed that health care providers should not rely too heavily on technology when it comes to veterans who are managing mental and chronic health problems. Read More →

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