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Zebadiah Kimmel1, Robert A Greenes, Eric Liederman
1Decision Systems Group, Brigham and Women's Hospital, USA. zkimmel@dsg.harvard.edu
Abstract:
Nationwide, momentum is growing to provide patients with computer tools called personal health records (PHRs). These allow patients to participate in their own healthcare management by viewing, editing, or discussing their own medical data. Historically, PHRs targeted consumers, but contemporary PHRs are increasingly aimed at providers and payers. This article reviews the types of PHRs that are currently available, discusses the PHR functionalities that offer the best value for a medical practice, and provides strategies for making purchasing decisions.
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