Apr 13, 2009 | Laboratory News, Laboratory Pathology
Recent consensus sets stage for further progress with universal patient health records (PHRs) Efforts to advance use of a universal electronic patient health record (PHR) got a boost recently. The creation of a Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) moved closer to reality with announcement of consensus among more than 100 stakeholders on guidelines for ensuring consumer-friendly features, operational efficiencies, privacy, and security. Connecting for Health, a public-private...