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Q: What is an EMPI?
A: An Electronic Master Patient Index.
EMPIs consolidate scattered medical entries that relate
to a single patient.
Q: What is an EMR?
A: An Electronic Medical Record. EMRs
are computerized systems that assist in documenting
clinical care and often in supporting clinical work.
Q: What is pay-for-performance?
A: Pay-for-performance often refers
to physician payment methodologies that incentivize
medical practices to expand the provision of preventive
services, improve clinical outcomes and enhance patient
safety and satisfaction with the care they receive.
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