A survey by NaviNet, the largest real-time healthcare communications network, shows some interesting trends in EMR adoption in medical practices with 10 or fewer physicians. It seems the reduction in administrative overhead and CMS mandates are spurring adoption more than ARRA stimulus incentives. Cost still remains the largest obstacle in adoption but 33% surveyed said they plan on implementing in the next 12 months.
- In August 2009, 9% of small physician practices projected that they would be implementing an EMR in 6 months. Six months later in 2010, 12% are currently implementing.
- Reducing administrative overhead continues to be a key driver for IT adoption.
- ARRA is becoming a more important driver of IT adoption – In 2010, 27% of small physician practices said ARRA incentives are impacting IT buying decisions while in 2009 that figure was 12%.
- Only about one quarter of small physician practices said that they plan
- Only about one quarter of small physician practices said that they plan on following CMS’ guidelines for ‘Meaningful Use’ to qualify for incentive payments provided by ARRA.
Drivers of IT Adoption
Cost still remains the largest obstacle for adoption
Barriers to EMR Adoption
The amount of practices implementing EMRs have increased and 33% of those surveyed planned on implementing in the next 12 months.
Timeline for EMR Adoption
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