EHR Use More Than Doubles
Almost 80% of doctors in the United States have switched from paper to electronic health records.
Almost 80% of doctors in the United States have switched from paper to electronic health records.
There are multiple documentation strategies available for physicians to use to improve their interaction with patients and optimize their use of electronic health records.
Interoperability necessary to achieve the benefits of EHR infrastructure adoption.
The creation of this “big data system” continues, and promises to improve data quality and subsequently, patient outcomes.
Increased use of EHRs and other technology may mean less in-person visits and more “virtual” interactions between doctor and patient.
Since 2008, electronic health record adoption has increased 41% — an rise attributable to a mandate from the U.S. government and paid incentives to doctors’ offices and health care provider networks to make investments in the technology. Although there’s still a long road ahead in terms of achieving meaningful use incentives, this slideshow explores the…
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The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has already met and exceeded its goal for 50% of physician offices and 80% of eligible hospitals to use EHR by end of 2013.