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Physician practice revenues and use of information technology in patient care

Authors

Furukawa, M. F., Ketcham, J. D., Rimsza, M. E.

Journal

Med Care

Publication Date

2007 Feb

Volume

Issue

Pages

168-76

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Purpose of Study: Large survey investigating relationship between physician practice revenue and use of clinical IT
Years of study: 2000-2001
Study Design: Cross-sectional
Outcomes: Utilization of IT

Summary:

Settings: Survey of 6,849 U.S. physicians in physician-owned practices
Evaluation Method: Multivariate regression models assessing relationship of % of revenue from Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, etc. with use of IT
Description: Physicians were asked about use of IT for treatment guidelines, formularies, patient notes, electronic prescriptions, and data exchange with other MDs
Interoperability: 32.8% of respondents used IT to exchange data with other MDs
Financial Context: More capitated recenue was associated with more IT use and greater use of IT for guidelines. Having above average Medicaid revenue led to 20% greater IT use.
System Penetration: 48.8% of respondents used IT for guidelines, 9.6% for prescribing.
Extrinsic Factors in valuing cost and benefits: Type of reimbursement (see above)

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