Savings From Digital Health Records Lower Than Projected In 2005

In 2005, researchers projected that rapid adoption of health information technology could save the United States more than $81 billion annually. As of 2012, the projected savings have not materialized. A review of the initial projection assumptions revealed that the lower than expected impact can be attributed to three sources at different points in the process. Provider organizations have not adopted health information technology at the rate projected in 2005 The available health information technology systems are not interoperable or easy to use Health care provider organizations and institutions have not reengineered care processes to leverage the power of health . . .