The following are the EHR benefits most commonly reported by physicians:
- Overall enhanced patient care (78 percent)
- Ability to access patient’s chart remotely (81 percent)
- Alerts about potential medication errors (65 percent)
- Alerts about critical lab values (62 percent)
Additionally, between 30 and 50 percent of physicians reported that EHR use was associated with clinical benefits related to providing recommended care, ordering appropriate tests and improving patient communication.
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