decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2011 Issue 4 (April)
Survey confirms employing EHR slows output, but incentive pay drives adoption
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Article Overview
This article covers physician adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), including how incentive payments, practice size, workflow disruption, and staff training influence implementation decisions. It is relevant to physicians, practice administrators, consultants, and healthcare management audiences evaluating EHR readiness, operational impact, and participation in federal incentive-driven programs.
Why This Topic Matters
The piece helps readers understand why EHR adoption is increasing, what operational challenges practices commonly face during conversion, and why awareness of meaningful use requirements matters for participation in incentive programs.
What You Will Learn
- Why some physician practices are adopting EHR systems more quickly than others
- What operational and workflow changes commonly accompany EHR implementation
- How incentive programs influence practice interest in EHR adoption
- Why understanding meaningful use requirements is important before attestation
- How practice size and staffing considerations can affect EHR conversion experience
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice administrators
- Medical office managers
- Healthcare consultants
- Health IT decision-makers
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