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Practice computerization: hints and suggestions.

H E McCray

    Maryland Medical Journal (Baltimore, Md. : 1985)
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Physician adoption of microcomputers for practice management is rapidly increasing. This trend is driven by the need for efficient data handling beyond manual ledgers to manage costs, regulations, and competition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Informatics
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Manual ledgers are increasingly insufficient for modern medical practice management.
    • Physicians face pressures from costs, regulations, and competition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the current adoption rate of microcomputers by private practice physicians in the United States.
    • To project future trends in microcomputer utilization for office management.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey data on microcomputer ownership and usage among private practice physicians.
    • Analysis of adoption trends over a five-year period.

    Main Results:

    • Approximately 13% of US private practice physicians currently use microcomputers for office management.

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  • This represents a significant increase, with projections indicating 20% adoption by the end of the decade.

    • Conclusions:

    • Microcomputers are becoming essential tools for efficient physician practice management.
    • The shift towards digital solutions is driven by the limitations of manual systems in addressing contemporary healthcare challenges.