Health Information Technology for Ambulatory Care in Health Systems
Health systems are important in driving electronic health record adoption in ambulatory clinics, although the uptake of key functionalities varies across systems.
Use of clinical decision support (CDS) in ambulatory clinics is increasing but remains modest. The CDS function with the greatest use is basic medication screening, which increased from 52% of clinics nationally in 2014 to 61% in 2016.
The Value of Health Information Technology: Filling the Knowledge Gap
Studies of health information technology have not kept up with the evolving needs of the healthcare system. We explain how to set them straight.