Curae Health, which owns doctors’ practices and three hospitals in Mississippi, has cited electronic health record (EHR) system costs as a factor in its bankruptcy. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganisation after revenue declined and costs increased significantly due to the purchase of EHR technology. The company stated it also has more than 1,000 creditors. In an interview with Reuters, Dr David Williams, chief executive officer at Curae, said that while he was not aware of any specific cases where doctors had been forced out because they were using EHR, Curae will continue to manage the hospitals until a buyer can be found.
Curae Health, which owns doctors’ practices and three hospitals in Mississippi, has cited electronic health record (EHR) system costs as a factor in its bankruptcy. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganisation after revenue declined and costs increased significantly due to the purchase of EHR technology. In an interview with Reuters, Dr David Williams, chief executive officer at Curae, said that while he was not aware of any specific cases where doctors had been forced out because they were using EHR, Curae will continue to manage the hospitals until a buyer can be found.