FAQ on HIPAA: Do You Know the Rules on Electronic Personal Health Records?
It’s imperative for healthcare professionals to be well acquainted with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Congress passed it in 1996, but surprisingly, there are portions of the act that are still being violated by unassuming healthcare workers. HIPAA offers Americans the ability to transfer their health insurance coverage when they switch jobs […]
Surprising Notes From ForbesAbout Electronic Personal Health Records
If you were to read only the headline of Forbes’ article on electronic health records (EHR), you’d think they were the bane of the healthcare industry: “Electronic Health Records – Expensive, Disruptive and Here to Stay.” The article leads with saying physicians are doing more than just treating patients today; despite a lack of human […]
Top Worries for Patients and Their Electronic Personal Health Records
The voice of the average patient has been clear for a long time: they want more access to their health records and to take a more proactive and personalized approach to their healthcare needs. A recent study by Accenture finds that a slight majority of patients are more concerned with having access to their medical […]