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 . Other hospitals , especially those in rural areas , are also struggling to pay EHR costs , according to Mississippi Hospital Association General Counsel , Richard Roberson . EHR adoption and health IT use generally lags in rural areas due to lack of financial and technical resources. 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 . Other hospitals , especially those in rural areas , are also struggling to pay EHR costs , according to Mississippi Hospital Association General Counsel , Richard Roberson . Curae will continue to manage the hospitals until a buyer can be found .