In a new survey of physicians, 63 percent reported using mobile devices such as smartphones in treating patients, according to a report by Part B News.
The survey, by PriceWaterHouseCoopers, concluded mobile technology speeds up decision-making by allowing physicians to access accurate data in real time.
Of 1,000 physicians surveyed, 56 percent said their devices "expedite decision making" and 40 percent said they "decrease time spent on administration."
The survey is part of a PriceWaterHouseCoopers report, "Healthcare unwired: New business models delivering care anywhere," which is available for upon registration on the company's website.
Read the Part B News report on mobile devices.
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The survey, by PriceWaterHouseCoopers, concluded mobile technology speeds up decision-making by allowing physicians to access accurate data in real time.
Of 1,000 physicians surveyed, 56 percent said their devices "expedite decision making" and 40 percent said they "decrease time spent on administration."
The survey is part of a PriceWaterHouseCoopers report, "Healthcare unwired: New business models delivering care anywhere," which is available for upon registration on the company's website.
Read the Part B News report on mobile devices.
Read more about healthcare IT:
- 5 Mistakes that Derail an EMR Implementation
- 4 Best Practices for Increasing Efficiency in Emergency Departments With Information Technology
- Why Healthcare IT is Important: Insight From CIO of Prize-Winning Health System