Physician Quality Information: Department of Health

Health Information Technology Survey

The Healthcare Quality Reporting Program began publishing information on physicians’ use of computers in 2007 and is adding nurse practitioners and physician assistants later in 2014. This information can help you compare how different practitioners use computers when caring for patients.

The Health Information Technology Survey looks at how many doctors, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physicians Assistants use computers and how often they use them in their practice. Using computers is better than not, and high percentages of use are better still. It is important to remember that this is only one measure of the quality of care provided by your doctor.

What Physicians, Registered Nurses & Physicians Assistants Should Do:

Adopt Electronic Medical records (EMRs);

E-prescribe (prescribe medications electronically);

Submit the Health Information Technology Survey annually More for Physicians More for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses & Physician's Assistants;

Contact health plans for information on Health Information Technology incentive program eligibility and requirements.