You may have many questions when it comes to your health information, from access to protection. This document provides you with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about personal health records (PHRs).
Review Date: February 18, 2011
American Health Information Management Association
The Blue Button signifies that you can get easy, secure electronic access to your own health information in a format you can use. Through the Blue Button, you may have access to your claims or personal health information that is maintained by your doctors, hospitals, health plans, and others.
Review Date: March 12, 2013
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
Individuals can create their own PHRs, or may be offered one by a variety of sources, such as a healthcare provider, insurer, employer or a commercial supplier of PHRs. Each supplier has different policies and practices regarding how they may use data they store for the individual.
Review Date: February 15, 2011
American Health Information Management Association
The term, health information technology, refers to the electronic system health care professionals and patients use to store, share and analyze health information. Find out how Health IT can free you to focus on your health instead of on the everyday hassles of managing your health care.
Review Date: March 12, 2013
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
Today's technology is converting the information in our paper records into an electronic format which allows you and your doctors to have access to your health information when and where it's needed. Learn more about the benefits of health IT.
Review Date: March 12, 2013
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
A personal health record (PHR) is a collection of important information about an individual health or the health of someone who is cared for, such as a parent or a child, which he/she actively maintains and updates. This document describes what information a PHR should contain.
Review Date: February 16, 2011
American Health Information Management Association
Use this handy form to keep track of all your medicines - their names, descriptions, dosages, directions, prescribers, start and stop dates, and more.
Review Date: February 24, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Learn how to create a personal health record (PHR) and take an active role in monitoring your health and healthcare. This site offers helpful tools and information about your medical information and privacy rights, plus community blogs for parents, seniors, caregivers, athletes, and travelers.
Review Date: February 18, 2011
American Health Information Management Association
Most important personal records can be replaced. This page presents links to information on what to do to replace vital documents, including drivers' licenses and vehicle registration, immigration documents, military records, and more.
Review Date: March 11, 2013
U.S. General Services Administration
The personal health record (PHR) is a tool that you can use to collect, track and share past and current information about your health. Learn the differences between a medical record and PHR, and how to use your PHR to improve the quality of your healthcare.
Review Date: February 15, 2011
American Health Information Management Association
An electronic medical record (EMR) is a digital version of a paper chart that contains all of a patient’s medical history from one medical practice. An EMR is mostly used by health care providers for diagnosis and treatment. Learn about the benefits of EMR's.
Review Date: March 12, 2013
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
