Thursday, October 16, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Patient permission for health data sharing still a big stumbling block - FierceHealthIT
Most consumers aren't that aware of HIEs' existence, and if they are aware, they probably are more focused on whether HIEs maintain good data security.Patient permission for health data sharing still a big stumbling block - FierceHealthIT
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Europe launches its health data exchange pilot
A project involving 12 European countries and supported by the European Commission is taking the lead in ensuring healthcare interoperability in Europe.The project is akin to the building of a nationwide health information network, or NHIN, that is under way in the United States.Europe launches its health data exchange pilot
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Electronic medical records a step closer
Patients will now be written to and given the chance to opt out before a summary record is created. They will in future be asked at each consultation if the clinician can look at their record and will have the right at that point to opt out entirely, to refuse for that episode of care, or to agree to the record being viewed. They will also be able to agree to the record being permanently available to accredited clinicians.FT.com / World - Electronic medical records a step closer
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
newsobserver.com | Illegal aliens may fear to seek care
A recent case in Alamance County -- in which medical records may have been used to help prosecute a library worker who was in the country illegally -- has prompted many to speak out about what they see as an unprecedented breach of trust between doctor and patient.newsobserver.com | Illegal aliens may fear to seek care
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