EMRs in Physician Practices Becomming Commonplace

Written by Reed Tinsley | September 26, 2005

The Growing Adoption of Electronic Medical Records: Key Findings from a Recent Physician Poll

In a poll released in the September issue of Physicians Practice (www.physicianspractice.com), a surprising number of physician practices already have EMRs. Electronic medical records are fast becoming the norm, not a cutting-edge technology according to the article accompanying the following EMR poll:

41% have fully implemented EMR

21% don’t plan to get an EMR anytime soon

20% have selected an EMR but not yet fully implemented it

7% are shopping for an EMR

5% plan to buy an EMR within 12 months

3% plan to buy an EMR within 6 months

2% use an EMR selected and provided by the hospital

1% plan to buy an EMR with 3 months

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Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.

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