Apart from some Republican resistance, there are other challenges indicating a long journey for meaningful use. Most success stories have come out of large hospitals and health systems, and many physician practices and small hospitals lack the capital and human resources to keep up with the adoption rates of these larger organizations, according to the report.
Physicians are also skeptical about the efficiency and effectiveness of EHRs, saying adoption could hinder quality care by cutting into productivity. Still, nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies are working to smooth out the wrinkles by studying EHRs, its impact on patient safety and best practices for interoperability.
Read the news report about government spending on health IT.
Read other coverage about government spending on health IT:
– Survey Highlights Key Spending Trends in Health IT
– HHS Allocates $241M for Developing State Health Insurance Exchanges
