Canada to take a closer look at PHRs (personal health records)
As the Internet has enabled consumers to manage important aspects of their personal lives from the relative comfort of their home, it is no suprise that Canadians are becoming increasingly intrigued by the prospect of being able to view and manage their health information using emerging personal health records (PHP) technologies.
Recent announcements by major players in the IT industry suggests such capabilities are just around the corner. Recognizing developments in this area are moving quickly, Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial health ministries have expressed support for Canada Health Infoway’s plan to discuss personal health record solutions with interested vendors and to explore how these technologies could be made available to Canadians in a secure manner.
“Providing Canadians and their health care providers with appropriate and secure access to their health information has been our goal from the onset,” said Richard Alvarez, President and CEO of Canada Health Infoway, the federally-funded, independent, not for profit organization that is leading the adoption of electronic health records across Canada. “The prospect of seeing consumer health solutions in the Canadian marketplace is an exciting development indeed. It is also critcal that we ensure these offerings provide the appropriate level of trust, protecting the privacy and security of Canadian’s health information”
For more information:
Dan Strasbourg
Director, Corporate Communications
Canada Health Infoway
May 12, 2008 -
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An Electronic Medical Record is a secured electronic file of patient history, medical transcription notes, billing information, and all other information necessary to have a complete patient profile. Canadians goal is to provide an appropriate and secure access to their health records.