With advances in technology, patients increasingly expect to access their health information
on their phones and computers seamlessly, whenever needed, to meet their clinical needs …

Abstract In 2001, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) emphasized the need for patients to have greater control over …

While federal regulation provides patients the right to access their electronic health records
and promotes increased use of health information technology, patient access to electronic …

The notion of health information privacy has evolved over time as the healthcare industry
has embraced technology. Where once individuals were concerned about the privacy of …

Abstract President George W. Bush's administration has outlined initial necessary steps to
transform the healthcare delivery system through adoption of interoperable electronic health …

Abstract The 2009 Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health
(HITECH) Act aims to promote the use of electronic health records by providing over $27 …

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) has set forth legislation for
the healthcare community to achieve adoption of electronic health records (EHR), as well as …

Abstract The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was
passed by Congress with two formidable tasks:(1) reform the insurance market; and (2) …

Background Over the past five years, federal policymakers have supported the increased
use of HIT through executive orders, regulatory reforms, and legislation in recognition of its …

Objective To investigate experiences with leveraging health information technology (HIT) to
improve patient care and population health, and reduce healthcare expenditures. Materials …