Thirty percent of surveyed health care providers said they have implemented an electronic health record system that meets the requirements of the meaningful use program, according to a recent survey by The Doctors Company, a medical malpractice insurer, FierceEMR reports (Hirsch, FierceEMR, 3/8).
Under the 2009 economic stimulus package, health care providers who demonstrate meaningful use of certified electronic health record systems can qualify for Medicaid and Medicare incentive payments.
Survey Details
For the survey, researchers sent questionnaires asking physicians about their views on EHR adoption and other health care issues.
The results are based on responses from 5,105 doctors in all 50 states.
Findings on EHR Adoption
The survey found that 30% of respondents said they already have adopted an EHR system that meets meaningful use criteria, while 14.3% said they plan to adopt an EHR system that meets meaningful use criteria within the next three years. Seventeen percent said they have no plans to adopt an EHR system.
The survey also found that:
Top States for EHR Adoption
Researchers also examined EHR adoption rates among surveyed physicians by state. They found that the top five states for EHR adoption are:
Source: iHealthBeat
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