Electronic Health Records (EHRs) Adoption Will Be Inevitable In Healthcare Organizations Due To Internal As Well As External Factors
Posted on: Wednesday, 24 October 2007, 12:00 CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72557) has announced the addition of Examining the Global Market for Electronic Health Records (Market Focus) to their offering
Introduction
Electronic health records (EHRs) will be the cornerstone of healthcare technology. The design, selection and implementation of EHRs, therefore, will be extremely important for healthcare institutions.
Scope
Identifies the key forces driving the adoption of EHRs. Analyzes the crucial issues that will impede the uptake of EHRs. Describes the impact EHRs will have on healthcare.
Highlights
Electronic health records will become a "must-have" for healthcare organizations. EHR adoption will be inevitable due to internal as well as external factors. Cost is the most significant, but not the only, barrier to adoption.
Reasons to Purchase
Understand the institutional factors influencing technology decision-making. Align product messaging with what will resonate best with healthcare organizations. Shape product development to meet the business pain points of the healthcare market.
Content Outline:
OUR VIEW
CATALYST
SUMMARY
ANALYSIS
Electronic health records will become a "must-have" for healthcare organizations
EHR adoption will be inevitable due to internal as well as external factors
Improving the quality of care is a priority for healthcare organizations
Government initiatives are leading the way, especially when they include funding and incentives
Other healthcare players will "encourage" late adopters to implement EHRs
Cost is the most significant, but not the only, barrier to EHR adoption
Sticker shock convinces most healthcare organizations that an EHR solution is out of their reach
An overwhelming market is difficult for hospitals and physician offices to navigate
Providers still harbor fears of change as well as of technology
ACTIONS
Vendors must continue educating providers and patients on the benefits of EHRs
EHR capabilities need to improve
Generating more confidence in EHR implementation projects will be important
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Ours definition of an EHR
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