Electronic health records: Where we've been and where we're going

January 7, 2013

HealthIT.gov has published an infographic on electronic health records, or EHRs. Although the information is focused on medical rather than dental, there are several important take-aways from the graphic that dentists should consider:

• Two out of three people would consider switching to a doctor that offers access to medical records online
• The use of EMR/EHR systems by doctors grew from 18% in 2001 to 57% in 2011
• People who are more engaged in their health actually get better health care

Take a look at the infographic to find out more about where the health industry is headed in regards to emerging technologies.

Managing the EHR
Making the switch to electronic dental records

Lauren Burns is the editor of Proofs magazine and the email newsletters RDH Graduate and Proofs. She is currently based out of New York City. Follow her on Twitter: @ellekeid.