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<p>Are EPs well-aware of a glitch within the electronic health record (EHR) that has almost harmed many patients? They might be wary of calling attention to it publicly due to vendor “gag clauses.” Proposed rules would eliminate gag clauses in EHR vendor contracts to encourage airing of safety concerns.</p>

With or Without Gag Clauses, It Is a Hurdle for ED Defendants to Blame EHR

Are EPs well-aware of a glitch within the electronic health record (EHR) that has almost harmed many patients? They might be wary of calling attention to it publicly due to vendor “gag clauses.” Proposed rules would eliminate gag clauses in EHR vendor contracts to encourage airing of safety concerns.