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More than 20 years ago, information technology (IT) stampeded into the business world like a bull running through the streets of Pamplona. Business embraced the benefits that came with digitization, but many in healthcare, especially physician practices, were slow to incorporate IT into their daily routines. However, progressive practices are now grabbing the IT bull by the horns, turning to e-mail-and e-care-to save time.