Publications by authors named "Mandy Smith Ryan"
Introduction: Prior research has shown that provider attitudes about EHRs are associated with successful adoption. There is no evidence on whether comfort with technology and more positive attitudes about EHRs affect use of EHR functions once they are adopted.
Methods: We used data from a survey of providers in the Primary Care Information Project, a bureau of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and measures of use from their EHRs.
Background: Little is known about whether more experience with an electronic health record (EHR) makes it easier for providers to meaningfully use EHRs.
Objective: To assess whether the length of time that small practice providers have been using the EHR is associated with greater ease in performing meaningful use-related tasks and fewer EHR-related concerns.
Design/participants: We administered a web-based survey to 400 small practice providers in medically underserved communities in New York City participating in an EHR implementation and technical assistance project.
Objectives: To assess clinician attitudes and experiences in Health eHearts, a quality recognition and financial incentive program using health information technology.
Study Design: Survey of physicians.
Methods: A survey was administered to 140 lead clinicians at each participating practice.
Purpose: Research on the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model and practice redesign has not focused on the unique challenges and strengths of very small primary care practices serving disadvantaged patient populations. We analyzed the practice characteristics, prior experiences, and dimensions of the PCMH model that exist in such practices participating in the Primary Care Information Project (PCIP) of the New York City Department of Mental Health and Hygiene.
Methods: We obtained descriptive data, focusing on PCMH, for 94 primary care practices with 5 or fewer clinicians serving high volumes of Medicaid and minority patient populations in New York City.