We selected a series of providers using NYC DOHMH's EHR network, from which we could obtain practice characteristics (i.e., number of patient visits, type of practice and age distribution) and evaluation score developed to rate a practice's ability to use EHRs. We then set up an electronic template at each practice and scheduled the transmission of a report with de-identified patient characteristics and patient counts. Nasopharyngeal samples were collected from each patient presenting with ILI to test for influenza subtypes including influenza A (H1, H3 and H1N1) and influenza B by RT-PCR. Samples negative for influenza were tested for other respiratory viruses including rhinovirus, metapneumovirus (MPV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), parainfluenza virus (PIV) and adenovirus by RT-PCR by Luminex. We analyzed the data for completeness to evaluate the success of electronic surveillance. We also compared the data by gender, age group, symptoms as well as evaluated virus frequency over time.