The Impact of EHRs on Patient Care Quality: 3 Statistics

Most physicians believe that electronic health record systems have worsened the quality of patient care, 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 how their EHRs have affected the quality of patient care, respondents reported the following:

 

•    Somewhat or significantly improved — 35 percent
•    No change — 20 percent
•    Somewhat or significantly worsened — 45 percent

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