A national research study commissioned by healthcare informatics developer McKesson found that more than seven in 10 primary care physicians and specialists who plan to implement electronic health records (EHRs) said they would be receptive to working with a local hospital to leverage its IT infrastructure and buying power.
In addition, the survey showed that three-quarters of the nation's physicians plan to adopt EHRs for their practices, with 91% planning to do so within three years, according to McKesson of Atlanta. Physicians ranked clinical benefits of the EHRs higher than financial factors, with 80% ranking "coordination of care across care settings" as the top benefit of an EHR. Fifty-two percent said the system will save their practices money in the long run.
In other survey findings, physicians indicated they prefer to partner with a local hospital for EHR technology, and that they are willing to pay a fee in return for access to technology systems, McKesson said. The survey was conducted by research firm Harris Interactive in June 2006.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
September 19, 2006
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