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More and more physician practices are adopting new technology systems and devices as a way to provide a patient-focused environment with easy access to important medical information and open lines of communication. Offering interactive services in the office gives those already technical, Web-savvy patients a greater connection to providers, but more importantly, it allows people to take better responsibility for their own health.