When did the electronic health record (EHR) evolve? Why did it evolve? How did it all really begin? Are there benefits? So many questions. Where should I begin? Once upon a time….Isn’t that how stories usually start? According to The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), EHRs have been around in the United States... Continue Reading →
Whose Record is it Anyway?
Welcome to Health-e Records. I’m Ruthanne Romero, RN, MSN, HCAFA, CPC, a registered nurse at Health Integrity with a specialty in Healthcare Informatics and Health/Public Policy. In the past, medical records were treated like sacred documents that only your medical provider could read or access. During an office visit, you’d try to glance over... Continue Reading →