Factors Influencing Physicians’ Decisions to Switch EHRs: 6 Statistics

 

System functionality and cost are the primary drivers of dissatisfaction with electronic health record systems, according to a national survey commissioned by Medical Economics and administered by MPI Group.

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The survey includes responses from nearly 1,000 physicians.

 

When asked which factors influence their decision to switch EHR systems, respondents reported the following:

 

•    System functionality — 67 percent
•    Cost — 48 percent
•    Poor customer service — 33 percent
•    Company reputation — 19 percent
•    Platform of software (server vs. cloud) — 18 percent
•    Lack of certification for meaningful use stage 2 — 16 percent

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