However, the survey of 240,000 medical practices also revealed that overall EHR usage is still significantly lower in small practices (37 percent) than in bigger groups (77 percent).
The spike in EHR use is partially due to the fact that 2011 was the first year in which providers could attest to Meaningful Use and receive government incentive payments. For small practices in particular, government-funded regional extension centers are helping with EHR selection, training, and implementation, which has played a key role in the widespread adoption.
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