Lexology November 20, 2023
Thompson Coburn LLP

According to a new report from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, more and more patients are embracing access to their medical records through the use of online portals and smartphone apps. According to ONC’s report, in 2022, 3 out of 5 patients were offered and accessed their electronic medical records, a whopping 50 percent increase since 2020.

The numbers themselves are interesting, and the benefits of increased patient engagement are plentiful, but behind this are the HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates trying to...

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Topics: ASTP/ONC, EMR / EHR, Govt Agencies, Health IT, HIPAA, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Technology
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