Ruppersberger to Announce $951,000 for Cutting-Edge, Electronic Patient Record System For Maryland Health Clinics

(Randallstown, MD)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) will announce $951,000 for cutting edge, electronic patient records systems for Maryland Health Clinics.  The technology will reduce medical errors, increase communication between healthcare providers, drive down costs, protect patient privacy, and help save lives.  The technology will be used at eight community health centers across Maryland.  In the Baltimore region, the centers serve Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County, and Baltimore City.      

"This electronic patient record system is the future of healthcare by improving overall patient care while at the same time reducing costs.  My life was saved at the University of Maryland’s Shock Trauma Center after a terrible car accident in the 1970s.  I believe our healthcare workers need all the tools available to do their jobs well and help save lives," said Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD). 
 
Congressman Ruppersberger will join doctors, nurses, patients, and other healthcare providers at Chase Brexton Health Services in Randallstown on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, for the announcement.  Media will be allowed to watch healthcare providers use the technology. 
 
 Who:   Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD)
             Doctors
             Nurses
             Patients

What:  Congressman Ruppersberger to Announce $951,000 for Cutting Edge, Electronic Patient Record System for Maryland Health Clinics

 When:   10:30 am, Tuesday, April 14, 2009

 Where:   Chase Brexton Health Service 
                 8507 Liberty Road
                 Randallstown, Maryland 21133

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