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