HealthIT Answers November 27, 2021
By Christian Johnson and Vaishali Patel, ONC
New Survey Data Shows Increasing Availability of Patient-Facing APIs and Early Uptake by Patients
More and more individuals are using digital data to make informed decisions about their health. Whether it be health information collected by wearable devices or lab test results in a patient portal, individuals can now access, share, and use electronic health data to manage their health needs. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of individuals taking a proactive approach to accessing to their electronic health information so that they can be better prepared in advance of an emergency. And as ONC’s Elise Sweeney Anthony recently shared, empowering patients with their data puts them in control as active participants...