Electronic Medical Records Are There Reasons for Low Implementation?
Electronic medical records promise to make the future of healthcare brighter for patients and medical providers, yet across the board, its estimated only 10 to 15 percent of doctors even use them. If the promises of EMRs are so grand, why dont more healthcare professionals take advantage? While there are many reasons doctors have slowly adopted EMR technology, the top three are cost, data security and lack of uniform standards. This article will discuss these top objections to EMR implementation.
EMR Costs
Implementing an electronic medical record system can entail a significant upfront cost, especially if converting to a paperless medical office the first time. Its not surprising then the segment of doctors most resistant to electronic medical records are those with the smallest amount of income. Large practices, hospitals and insurance companies are adopting EMRs at twice the rate of small doctors since they realize the financial benefits and have the resources for fast implementation.
While there is a cost to EMR implementation, the financial benefits alone provide...
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