Computerization of health records vis-Ã -vis electronic health records (EHR) or electronic medical records (EMRs) is arguably the most important healthcare information technology (IT) trend these days. Although the healthcare information management arena has been relatively slow in catching up to … Read more
A personal health record (PHR) is a health record initiated and maintained by an individual. It can be in the form of a handwritten health diary, but in today’s information age it is most practical and efficient if it is based … Read more
The preparation phase of filing for health insurance is an excellent time to implement a computer-based personal health record (PHR) because you can proverbially kill two birds with one stone, i.e. begin the creation of your own all important personal … Read more
There is no such thing as a little freedom,” said Walter Cronkite. “Either you are all free, or you are not free.”Whether you’re for or against federal efforts to help people buy health insurance, you should know that the reform … Read more
A digital personal health record (PHR) is a computer-based software application that allows you to store a variety of personal health information including illnesses, hospitalizations, encounters (i.e. visits and communications), journal information in between doctor visits, medications, allergies, immunizations, surgeries, … Read more