It’s a chilling question — but for millions of Americans, it’s not hypothetical. It’s a stark reality, and many don’t even realize it until it’s too late. Imagine you’re on vacation and show up in an ER. You’re scared, in pain, and unable to speak clearly. The staff asks: “What medications are you on? Any…
On July 14, Becker’s reported that dozens of Cleveland-area patients discovered inaccurate diagnoses and treatments in their Epic MyChart accounts, according to News 5 Cleveland. Patients at University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic posted on social media about receiving records in their patient portal that did not belong to them. Inaccurate diagnoses and treatments they never…
Interoperability is a word we’ve heard in countless keynotes, seen in policy memos, funded through billions of taxpayer dollars, and promised by every vendor pitch deck. And yet, here we are — decades later — still asking: Why is this so hard? Let’s take a step back and unpack what we really mean when we…
As we celebrate July 4th and honor the brave men and women who served our country, we must also confront an uncomfortable truth: Our veterans are still fighting for their healthcare freedom. Specifically, access to their medical records and an ability to coordinate their healthcare. Despite the billions already spent on electronic health records (EHRs),…