Table 4 Selected IT
From: Selecting information technology for physicians' practices: a cross-sectional study
Details of IT | Frequency (n = 399) | |
|---|---|---|
Software cost | Â | |
   Given to the practice ($0) | 6% | |
   Less than $10,000 | 48% | |
   $10–50,000 | 38% | |
   $More than $50,0 | 8% | |
Customization level | Â | |
   Commercial package (no customization) | 49% | |
   Commercial package + customization | 42% | |
   Completely custom package | 9% | |
Number of users | Â | |
   Only 1 user | 23% | |
   2–5 users | 44% | |
   More than five users | 8% | |
Software Category | Computer Activities Which IT features are selected (Q4)? | Frequency (n = 399) |
Electronic Medical Record | Access and complete patient records using computerized patient records | 23% |
Managed Care | Track incoming and outgoing referrals | 48% |
| Â | Track patient enrollment | 44% |
| Â | Capitation accounting | 32% |
| Â | Query database | 38% |
| Â | Statistical reporting on utilization and outcomes | 46% |
| Â | Follow clinical guidelines | 24% |
| Â | At least one managed care activity | 85% |
Communication | Email or telemedicine to external colleagues | 15% |
| Â | Email within the practice | 20% |
| Â | Remote link with other information systems | 17% |
| Â | Access to internet | 8% |
| Â | Electronic data interchange (EDI) | 14% |
| Â | Online literature searches | 8% |
| Â | At least one communication activity | 45% |
Practice Management | Billing and collections | 78% |
| Â | Appointment scheduling | 50% |
| Â | Accounting spreadsheets | 51% |
| Â | At least one practice management activity | 92% |