Only one-third of physicians electronically sent or received patient information in 2015: 6 survey findings

The 2015 survey includes a sample of 10,302 physicians. The data collection took place from August 2015 through December 2015.

Here are six key findings:

1. In 2015, 77.9 percent of office-based physicians had a certified EHR system, up from 74.1 percent in 2014.

2. Physicians who electronically sent patient health information:

• In total: 38.2 percent
• Ranged from 19.4 percent in Idaho to 56.3 percent in Arizona

3. Physicians who electronically received patient health information:

• In total: 38.3 percent
• Ranged from 23.6 percent in Louisiana and Mississippi to 65.5 percent in Wisconsin

4. Physicians who electronically integrated patient health information from other providers:

• In total: 31.1 percent
• Ranged from 18.4 percent in Alaska to 49.3 percent in Delaware

5. Physicians who electronically searched for patient health information:

• In total: 34 percent
• Ranged from 15.1 percent in the District of Columbia to 61.2 percent in Oregon

6. Only 8.7 percent of office-based physicians had performed all four of the aforementioned activities.

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