The same electronic systems used to record when patients get a physical or go to the ER are also used to log data when coronavirus vaccines are given. But the systems don't share information easily. More
Interoperability — the secure sharing of health information across platforms — can improve our response to the Covid-19 pandemic. More
Paid even less than low-wage doctors’ scribes in the United States, remote note takers in India gain a foothold in a rapidly expanding industry. More
We need to shift from reactive to preventative care. More
This Viewpoint describes how the clinical decision support tools that are part of electronic health records and are used by physicians may be corrupted by commercial influence. More
The U.S. government spent $36 billion computerizing health records, yet they’re of limited help in the COVID-19 crisis. More
Patients will gain greater control of their data, but largely by using third-party apps that aren't regulated by HIPAA. More
Electronic health record systems aren't ready for Covid-19. But because the weaknesses are well-known, health systems can plan for them and around them. More
HHS released its much-anticipated final rules on EHR interoperability, ruling against 'information blocking' tactics by EHR vendors and giving patients more control over their medical records. More
Patients would have far more control over their health care with complete medical histories stored on their phones, proponents say. More