[영문]A presidential executive order in 2004 called for widespread adoption of electronic health records within 10 years. Proponents have shown this will lead to safe, affordable and consumer-oriented healthcare. Current EHR adoption has not kept pace; some estimates suggest that EHR adoption will occur over a significantly longer period. Implementation costs and return on investment are listed, among other reasons, as the predominant factors limiting rapid adoption. A widespread EHR adoption plateau is expected, with entities being unable or unwilling to adopt EHRs. This will lead to incentive-based requirements to achieve widespread adoption and the full potential of EHRs.