Information Resources: Electronic Health Records

Electronic Health Records 101

Personal Medical Records (MedlinePlus)
What is an EMR (Electronic Medical Record)? (About.com)
What is a PHR (Personal Health Record)? (About.com)
Health Care Reform 101: Health Record Soup (Open Health)

Electronic Health Records 201

What Records are Kept in an EMR or PHR? (About.com)
What is an EMR / PHR Hybrid System? (About.com)

Electronic Health Records 301

The History of EMRs and PHRs (About.com)
The Benefits of Using EMRs or PHRs (About.com)
Limitations of the Use of EMRs Due to Privacy and Security Concerns (About.com)

Electronic Health Records 401: Standards

A Lack of Standards Limit the Use of EMR Systems (About.com)
First Steps Toward Standards to Benefit Patients (HITSP)

Electronic Health Records 402: Interoperability

Why Standards Matter (1): The True Meaning of Interoperability (The Health Care Blog)

Electronic Health Records: HIT Graduate School

Advice For State Regional Extension Center Planners (The Health Care Blog)

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