According to the infographic below, under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, $19 billion was allocated to accelerate adoption of health IT systems by doctors and hospitals in order to modernize the health care system, save billions of dollars, reduce medical errors and improve quality.
The infographic goes on to show physicians preferences for mobile devices, the top 3 uses that physicians have for mobile-based technology, the most popular apps for medical professionals and just how many doctors are using social media for professional purposes.
This infographic is courtesy of http://www.spinabifidainfo.com.
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