How Did We Get Here? – the “Official”, “Unofficial” Beginnings

  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...

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...