The facilities with EHRs tended to be larger, nonprofit and not in a metropolitan area, and also were more likely to be part of a chain and co-located with another care facility.
Additionally, 40 percent of facilities with EHRs had the ability to exchange health information with other healthcare providers and pharmacies.
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