More Consumers Using Or Considering EMRs

Respondents were between the ages of 25 – 55, have some type of health insurance, have seen a physician within the past three years, and have a regular doctor. Nearly 75 percent of surveyed consumers indicated that they are already using (23 percent) or interested in using (52 percent) electronic medical records. Those patients who have used EMRs are significantly more satisfied with their doctors overall (78 percent versus 68 percent). They also express higher satisfaction across multiple specific dimensions of care, such as ease of access to information and clarity and thoroughness of communication. They also believe they receive better quality of care (82 percent).

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