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Comparison of Adoption Rates

Bar graph showing a comparison of adoption rate between several studies:
| Study Name |
Adoption Rate |
| 2006 HIT Health Center Survey |
9% |
| Office-based primary care physicians (2002) |
18% |
| Hospital outpatient (2001-03) |
29% |
| Emergency rooms (2001-03) |
31% |
Source: Based on NACHC May 2005 Fact Sheet. National data from Woodwell DA and Cherry DK. National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2002 Summary. Advance data from vital and health statistics: No. 345. Hyattsville, Maryland: National Center for Health Statistics. 2004. Burt CW and Hing E. Use of Computerized Support Systems in Medical Settings, United States, 2001-03. Advance data from vital and health statistics: No. 353. Hyattsville, Maryland: National Center for Health Statistics. 2005.
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