The Rise of Electronic Health Record Adoption Among Family Physicians

• DOI: 10.1370/afm.1461
• Publication Date: 2013-01-14T23:49:43Z
• Authors: I. M. Xierali; C.-J. Hsiao; J. C. Puffer; L. A. Green; J. C. B. Rinaldo; A. W. Bazemore; M. T. Burke; R. L. Phillips
• Keywords: Electronic health record; Health Information Exchange; Meaningful use; Medical record; Health records

<h3>PURPOSE</h3> Realizing the benefits of adopting electronic health records (EHRs) in large measure depends heavily on clinicians and providers' uptake meaningful use technology. This study examines EHR adoption among family physicians using 2 different data sources, compares with other office-based medical specialists, assesses variation across states, shows possibility for sharing various boards federal agencies monitoring guiding adoption. <h3>METHOD</h3> We undertook a secondary analysis American Board Family Medicine (ABFM) administrative (2005–2011) from National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) (2001–2011). <h3>RESULTS</h3> The rate by reached 68% nationally 2011. NAMCS physician rates ABFM were similar. are EHRs at higher than as group; however, significant state-level exists, indicating geographical gaps <h3>CONCLUSION</h3> Two independent sets yielded convergent results, showing that has doubled since 2005, exceeds group, is likely to surpass 80% 2013. Adoption varies state level. Further trends characterizing their capacities important achieve comprehensive exchange necessary better, affordable care.