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Expanding Access to Quality and Affordable Care

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Expanding Access to Quality and Affordable Care

Percentage of Physicians Using EMRs and Using EMR Systems by Practice Size, 2005

Larger physician groups are more likely to utilize EMR and EMR technology.

Note: General EMR is positive response to single question on full or partial EMR use. EMR system is a positive response to four minimal features: computerized orders for prescriptions, computerized orders for tests, test results and physician notes. Includes nonfederal office-based physicians who see patients in an office setting. Excludes radiologists, anesthesiologists and pathologists.

Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2007) Electronic Medical Use by Office-based Physicians: United States, 2005


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