The Role of the Personal Health Record in EHR

by Andrew Cotney, Jose FloresISQS 5231-IT for Managers

Summer 2009Dr. Timothy Huerta

Introduction

Agenda Background of the Personal Health Record

and Electronic Health Record Systems

Benefits and Applications of Personal Health Records

Issues Regarding Personal Health Records

What the FutureHolds forPersonal Health Records and What It Means for You

Background Definition: Electronic Health Record (EHR): a

secure, real-time, point-of-care, patient- centric information resource for clinicians. The EHR aids clinicians’ decision- making by providing access to patient health record information where and when they need it and by incorporating evidence-based decision support. The EHR automates and streamlines the clinician’s workflow, closing loops in communication and response that result in delays or gaps in care. The EHR also supports the collection of data for uses other than direct clinical care, such as billing, quality management, outcomes reporting, resource planning, and public health disease surveillance and reporting.

Background

Benefits Patient-Clinician Relationship

Better Patients

Better Care

Application

Unresolved Issues Transferring Information to Other Providers

Costs Associated with PHR Transactions

Risk of Information Sharing and Liability

Type of Data and Format for PHRs

An EHR-PHR Standard Continuity of Care Record Standard

Relation to EHRs Relation to PHRs Integration between EHRs and PHRs

The Future of PHRs Many organizations are on the forefront of

personally controlled health records. They are making advancements in PHRs to allow better communication between all parties, including the physician.

The Future of PHRs

The Future of PHRs

Implementing PHRs in Your Practice

Providing Education and Training

Determining a Location for File

PHR Component Basics Secure Central Repository Online Web Portal Interface to the EHR

Conclusion As you have seen, having a Electronic

Health Records System in place may not be the only key element of digital information in your practice. As the healthcare industry becomes more consumer-driven, physician practices will need to adapt to this environment. The evolving Personal Health Record could have a significant impact on you, your practice, and your patients.

Sources AHIMA

HIMSS.org

Perspectives on the of PHRs(2007) by the California HealthCare Foundation

Dossia.com

ThePreventionPlan.com

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