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Medical group adoption of Internet services.

M J Coye1, G Jacks, W E Everett

  • 1The Health Technology Center, San Francisco, California, USA.

The Journal of Ambulatory Care Management
|October 30, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Physicians widely use internet-enabled services for practice management and patient care, anticipating significant benefits. Overcoming data standards and system interoperability challenges is key for broader adoption of these essential health IT tools.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Medical Practice Management
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Physicians increasingly utilize internet-enabled systems for administrative and clinical tasks.
  • Medium and large medical groups are early adopters of these technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the adoption and perceived impact of internet-enabled services among physicians.
  • To identify essential services and anticipated benefits for medical practices.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of physician leaders and practicing physicians in medium and large organizations.
  • Inquiry into the use of administrative and clinical internet-enabled systems.

Main Results:

  • Over 85% of medical groups use internet-enabled services; 35% use more than five.

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  • Reduced administrative costs, faster payments, and improved care quality are key perceived benefits.
  • Physicians view six services as essential for future practice success.

    • Conclusions:

    • Internet-enabled technologies are expected to positively impact medicine and care quality.
    • Lack of health information standards and system interoperability are major adoption barriers.
    • Mandates from HCFA or health plans may accelerate physician adoption of internet services.