Table 1. Characteristics of Visited Practices.
| Characteristics | Visited Practices (N=32) | Other Demonstration Practices (N=608) |
|---|---|---|
| Percent urban | 72% | 85% |
| Mean number of physicians | 5.7 | 3.8 |
| Percent solo practice | 28% | 31% |
| Percent any HIT use | 84% | 83% |
| Percent using EHR | 72% | 62% |
| Percent using e-prescribing | 66% | 67% |
| Percent with registry | 53% | 44% |
| Percent with >250 eligible beneficiaries | 56% | 35% |
| Percent affiliated with medical group or IPA | 63% | 73% |
SOURCE: Office Systems Survey, Fall 2007; Demonstration and CMS claims data provided by Actuarial Research Corporation; Area Resource File; MCMP application data.