Some medical groups are allowing patients online access to electronic medical record (EMR) notes taken by their doctors. The hypothesis is that by allowing patients to do so, they become more engaged and compliant and their outcomes will improve. A few studies so far indicate it might be true.
Read MoreRules drive ecosystems and those systems drive entrepreneurs to create products and services. EMRs are an example of a system that was designed to "take what the defense gives you" to maximize revenues and add layers of documentation to satisfy compliance requirements.
Read MoreImproved health IT interfaces such as online dashboards and apps are leading to better patient care according to a new report examining EHR usability and clinical decision support.
Read MoreHealthcare is quickly and continuously changing from new technologies to an explosion in demand. Experts from Frost & Sullivan discussed the most likely predictions for 2016.
Read MoreEveryone, it seems, except for the EMR industry and the government, is complaining about EMRs. Doctors feel like high priced, unappreciated data entry clerks, patients think that their doctors should give them more face time instead of screen time and CMIO's are pulling their hair out trying to get everyone on board. Almost everyone agrees, though, that we have passed the point of no return and that the digitization of sick care information has great promise if done right.
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