The use of electronic health records

The use of electronic health records in ambulatory care settings can reduce costs by 3.1%, or $4.69 projected savings per member per month, according to a recent study.
Source: "Effect of Electronic Health Records on Health Care Costs: Longitudinal Comparative Evidence From Community Practices ," Annals of Internal Medicine, July 16, 2013, http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=1709804 .