The ACA has changed the healthcare landscape entirely, with an influx of newly-insured patients entering the healthcare system—in some cases for the very first time.
A new survey of 1,168 providers on Practice Fusion’s free, web-based electronic health record (EHR) platform, explores the impact of this reform, mainly on small, independent practices.
Key findings of this survey include:
- 33.6% of respondents report having seen any patients covered under the AC
- The regions of the U.S. where the largest and smallest percentage of providers report seeing any patients covered under the ACA are the South (37.1%) and Midwest (27.7%) respectively
- Practice Fusion providers report 45% of the time most of the ACA patients they have seen were previously uninsured
- The majority or providers seeing any ACA patients (63.0%) reported no change in their patient volume due to the ACA
About Practice Fusion
Practice Fusion is the largest and fastest-growing healthcare platform, with a mission of connecting doctors, patients and data to drive better health and save lives. A driving force in modernizing American health care, Practice Fusion is used by a community of 100,000 monthly active medical professionals serving 81 million patients. In April 2013, the company launched its consumer-facing platform, Patient Fusion, where patients can find and book appointments with doctors and access their medical records. The World Economic Forum recognized Practice Fusion as a Technology Pioneer for 2013. www.practicefusion.com
