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Does Clinical Decision Support Increase Appropriate Medication Prescribing for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction?

David Boston, Annie E. Larson, Christina R. Sheppler, Patrick J. O’Connor, JoAnn M. Sperl-Hillen, Jennifer Hauschildt and Rachel Gold
The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine October 2023, 36 (5) 777-788; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2022.220391R2
David Boston
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Christina R. Sheppler
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Patrick J. O’Connor
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JoAnn M. Sperl-Hillen
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The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine Oct 2023, 36 (5) 777-788; DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.2022.220391R2

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