Over Two-Thirds Of U.S. Primary Care Physicians Using Electronic Health Records In 2012

A 2012 survey of 1,012 primary care physicians in the United States found that 69% are using electronic health/medical records (EMRs). However, only 27% in 2012 had a multifunctional EMR in use—defined as an EMR that has at least two functions in four functional domains: generates patient information, such as lists of patients' medications; generates patient registry and panel information, such as lists of patients due for preventive care; facilitates order entry management, such as e-prescribing; and provides decision support, such as alerts about potential adverse drug interactions. A non-multifunction, or basic EMR, provides fewer . . .