Change Factors Affecting the Transition to an EMR System in a Private Physicians' Practice: An Exploratory Study (Electronic Medical Records ) (Report‪)‬

INTRODUCTION In recent years, many healthcare organizations have undertaken the transition from a traditional paper system to an electronic medical records (EMR) system. Research in this field has shown that EMR systems can, over time, improve the quality of care provided, accuracy of patient information, and overall safety of patients through reduced medical mistakes. However, such a transition represents a significant change in business process for most organizations. Studies dealing with physician acceptance of such systems have been published, and this paper cites one particular study showing strong physician commitment to newly-implemented EMR systems.