HealthDay News — Doctors are spending more than $32,000 per year on health information technology (IT), according to an article published inMedical Economics.
Results from the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) survey suggest that medical groups spend more than $32,500 per year for every full-time doctor in their practice. Multisite practices incur additional costs for salaries of IT support staff and equipment, maintenance, and supplies.
Between 2009 and 2015, costs for IT increased by 40%, with the biggest increases seen in 2010 and 2011; costs can be expected to continue increasing at considerable rates. For the full article click here
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