The percent of prospective buyers looking for a replacement EHR has grown 30 percent since the first quarter of 2013.
The majority (85 percent) of those looking to replace their EHR system last quarter currently has a commercial system; the remaining 15 percent are looking to replace a hybrid EHR-paper chart system.
The top reasons for wanting a replacement EHR system include:
- Current system is cumbersome
- Seeking integration with other systems
- Need for regulatory compliance
- Current system is outdated
Survey results are based on the responses from 385 providers looking for a new EHR system during Q1 2014.
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