According to an article posted by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), citing a new study that was published in the September issue of Health Affairs, the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) among physicians in all specialties continues to increase steadily, and family physicians, in particular, are moving more advanced health information technology use.

AAFP notes that the next stage, which entails sharing health information between institutions and engaging patients through technology, is proving more problematic, according to a new study.

AAFP said, according to its 2014 mid-year member census, 68% of respondents said they use EHRs, and only 17% said they do not. Twelve percent said they are in the process of implementing an EHR system.

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