Do Years of Experience With EHRs Matter for Productivity in Community Health Centers?

This study investigates how years of experience with an electronic health record (EHR) relate to productivity in community health centers (CHCs). Specifically, authors evaluate how staffing mix varied with years of EHR experience, and whether years of EHR experience had differential impact on staffing productivity. Findings suggest that EHRs do not negatively impact staff productivity in CHCs, and in fact may improve productivity in the long run. Authors include GWHWI members Patricia Pittman, Leah Masselink, and Leighton Ku. Read article