The study, which surveyed nearly 11,000 healthcare professionals, showed 52 percent of specialists and 50 percent of PCPs said they keep their patient records in an electronic format, a 10 percent rise for specialists and 12 percent rise for PCPs since 2008.
The study also found over half of PCPs and specialists own smart phones.
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