Here are six survey findings:
1. Among staff members working in an ASC or urgent care clinic, 71 percent said they view EHRs positively.
2. This figure is slightly below satisfaction among hospital personnel where 92 percent of staff members approve of EHRs.
3. Eighty-six percent of private practice employees view EHRs positively.
4. Ninety-five percent of nurses view EHRs in a positive light, slightly more than 88 percent of technicians.
5. Among physician assistants, 71 percent approved of EHRs.
6. Switching to an EHR system reduced the number of hours staff worked with health records weekly by only 1.1 hours.
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