Author: Highfield, Linda; Ottenweller, Cecelia; Pfanz, Andre; Hanks, Jeanne

Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management

Publication Date: April 2014

This article presents a case study in the redesign, development, and implementation of a web-based healthcare clinic search tool for virtual patient navigation in underserved populations in Texas. It describes the workflow, assessment of system requirements, and design and implementation of two online portals: Project Safety Net and the Breast Health Portal.

Author: Sherek, Penny D; Gray, Emmlee

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2014

The healthcare industry has made, and will continue to make, immense advancements with technology and therefore impact the practice of medicine. Consumer-centric healthcare and the way in which providers communicate with patients go hand-in-hand with the use of technology. One concentrate....

Author: Bowen, Rita K.; Smith, Alisha; Thomas, Keith W

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2014

Research and release of information (ROI) statistics confirm that more and more patients want access to their information, are requesting health records, and have started organizing their health histories. Trained ROI specialists are in high demand—receiving requests and helping pati....

Author: Butler, Mary

Source: Journal of AHIMA - website

Publication Date: June 2014

In this web series, HIM professionals working in emerging roles give advice on tackling difficult HIM problems. This month features the conclusion to a two-part series discussing the unique challenges HIM professionals face in deploying EHRs customized to serve pediatric and adolesce....

Author: Butler, Mary

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: September 2014

There’s no doubt that consumers of a certain age take comfort in going to the doctor, agreeing with their diagnosis, and following his or her treatment plan to the letter without doubts or hesitation. But this paternalistic approach to healthcare is starting to erode as younger gener....

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Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: September 2014

For consumers in the United States, the answer to the question “Who are you?” is becoming increasingly important, especially in relation to one’s healthcare. Safe and secure access to a person’s health information hinges on how their online identity is established and used—especially as m....

Author: Murphy-Abdouch, Kim

Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management

Publication Date: January 2015

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Patient-centered healthcare initiatives are underway to enable patients to take more responsibility for their healthcare. To do so, patients must be able to access, utilize, and share their health information. Access to health information through patient portals and other....

Author: Kadlec, Lesley; Rose, Angela Dinh; Warner, Diana

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2015

Advancement in the practice of medicine has entered its next generation through the launch of new medications, new medical techniques, and most of all new technologies. While many of the advancements impact the provider-patient relationship directly, such as the execution of treatment and....

Author: Vydra, Taylor Pressler ; Cuaresma, Edward; Kretovics, Matthew; Bose-Brill, Seuli

Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management

Publication Date: April 2015

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Background: Personal health records (PHRs) enable patients to access their healthcare information in a secure environment, increasing patient engagement in medical care. PHRs can be tethered to a patient’s electronic health record (EHR). Tethered PHRs, also known as....

Author: Baldwin, Kevin; Burton, Benjamin W; Cothran, Carey L.; DeMasters, Dana; Grady, Reginald; Halpert, Aviva M.; Hofman, Judi; Kadlec, Lesley; O'Dell, Rosann M; Pearson, Sandra; Deanna, Peterson; Rode, Dan; Rose, Angela Dinh; Schmidt, Peg

Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2015

The advancement of technology has changed the practice of medicine. It has evolved the physician-patient relationship from solely a face-to-face interaction into real-time online encounters, from e-mails to virtual appointments. Patient portals represent such a technological advancement, leadi....