Personal Health Records
A Google search for "personal health records" on August 31 returned over 450,000 links. Something is going on. Clearly the notion of a record focused on and maintained in participation with the individual is a critical factor in better health care. But beneath the obvious value of such a future lie the traditional technical challenges, financial issues, technical concerns, and, frankly, struggles for power. Who will really "own" the record? Who will be the steward of such an effort? To what extent does stewardship or support enhance the market power of those who support it? What is the best way to achieve this. Does a stand-alone health system-based PHR make sense? A plan-based PHR? A consumer-driven open market PHR? There are many unanswered questions.
This posting will try to provide links to some of the efforts that may provide answers and lead to better care in the years to come. They are provided without endorsement or opinion.
Position Papers
This posting will try to provide links to some of the efforts that may provide answers and lead to better care in the years to come. They are provided without endorsement or opinion.
Position Papers
- AHIMA/AMIA value statement and position paper (July 2006)
- Personal Health Group Final Report, 2003 . This somewhat dated Markle Foundation document provides references for consumer-centric concerns and is a preface to their current efforts
- AHIC/HHS documents
- RWJ position papers
- Consumer grou position papers
Some PHR Initiatives
- CMS pilots
- RWJ Initiatives
- Aetna - http://www.aetna.com/news/2006/pr_20061003.htm
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