PubMed · 2012 · 168 citations · 2 references
ComputingHealth InformaticsHealth Services AdministrationElectronic Health RecordsHealth Information SystemsHealthcare Information SystemsElectronic Health Record IntegrationElectronic Health Records ManagementEhr AdoptionEhr System ImplementationElectronic Health Record UseElectronic Record SystemsHealth Information System AdoptionHealth Technology AdoptionPhysician WorkflowProvider Adoption
Data from the 2011 Physician Workflow study In 2011, 55% of physicians had adopted an electronic health record (EHR) system. About three-quarters of physicians who have adopted an EHR system reported that their system meets federal "meaningful use" criteria. Eighty-five percent of physicians who have adopted an EHR system reported being somewhat (47%) or very (38%) satisfied with their system. About three-quarters of adopters reported that using their EHR system resulted in enhanced patient care. Nearly one-half of physicians currently without an EHR system plan to purchase or use one already purchased within the next year.
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