Thirty-four percent of health care providers say they are using a "comprehensive" electronic health record system, while 16% report using a "partial" EHR system, according to a CompTIA survey.
According to the survey, 29% of health care providers are reviewing their options in setting up an EHR system and 20% have not looked into the issue.
The survey also found that many physicians are seeking to increase their use of tools such as e-mail and text messages to communicate with patients.
Results are based on two separate online surveys conducted in July 2010 of 370 IT companies and 300 health care providers, including dentists, nurses, office managers, physicians and physician assistants.
Source: CompTIA, "Second Annual Healthcare IT Insights and Opportunities Study"