A novel strategy for evaluating the effects of an electronic test ordering alert message: Optimizing cardiac marker use

• Main Authors: Jason M Baron (Author), Kent B Lewandrowski (Author), Irina K Kamis (Author), Balaji Singh (Author), Sidi M Belkziz (Author), Anand S Dighe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Laboratory ordering functions within computerized provider order entry (CPOE) systems typically support the display of electronic alert messages to improve test utilization or implement new ordering policies. However, alert strategies have been shown to vary considerably in their success...