The Washington Post reports on a voluntary agreement between Microsoft, Google, WebMD, the Consumers’ Union, and others regarding electronic health record privacy. Fear of regulation and lawsuits had been causing massive delays in getting health records online - a step that’s vital to cut health care costs and improve patient care. This voluntary agreement should preclude any need for state action; let’s hope the government stays out.
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Voluntary Agreement on Electronic Health Records
by Alex Harris
June 26, 2008 @ 1:41 pm
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Health care consumers feel the same way about the electronic medical record improving the speed of health care. Most of respondents believe that the electronic medical record will reduce the amount of time patients spend waiting in doctors offices and emergency rooms.
Electronic medical record helps many people..
eMedReport is a one stop house for patients to fix online appointment, can access and maintain their personal health records, view online prescriptions and diagnostic results. By accessing their previous health records and test results patients can get the right treatment at the right time.