Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)

This project examined whether information technology tools that provide both clinical-decision support and population-based performance feedback will increase the value of electronic health records to clinicians while improving patient safety and quality.

What's the value of health information to a community? Potentially, a great deal, in terms of both quality and cost. The trick, though, is not to share too much information too fast. That's just one of several lessons learned from this AHRQ-funded project.