On July 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new initiative requiring major EHR vendors to connect directly to national data-sharing networks. The American Medical Association (AMA) called the move “long overdue,” noting that for the first time, physicians will get real-time, full patient records—not just a handful of data fields.…
Imagine this: You see multiple healthcare providers, may even specialty providers for various personal reasons. There’s a ton of healthcare data about you—doctor visits, prescriptions, lab results. Now imagine if the federal government and big tech said, “We’ll gather that for you… for better health.” Sounds convenient, right? Until you realize: at what cost? That…
Imagine this: You go in for a check-up, and behind the scenes, your medical records are quietly syncing with your employment history, tax returns, and government benefit files—all without your knowledge or consent. Sound dystopian? It’s closer than you think. Last week, the White House announced a sweeping new initiative designed to connect health data across…
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),…
In a healthcare system overflowing with complexity, there’s one simple truth: When patients don’t have access to one, complete, lifetime health record, the entire healthcare system suffers. Patients fall through the cracks Providers work with blind spots Employers bear the cost of inefficiency Government agencies struggle to improve outcomes and reduce spending MedKaz is the…
Did you know, that every day, across the U.S. healthcare system, valuable hours are lost to a silent but costly problem: incomplete or missing patient records. MedKaz is the Answer! Physicians are constantly digging through fragmented EHR systems to find the information they need. Nurses spend hours tracking down outside lab reports or images. Administrators…
As we age, managing our health becomes more complex. Multiple doctors. Medications. Specialists. Lab results. It’s a lot to keep track of — not just for seniors, but for their caregivers, too. Many times seniors are given the wrong medications, or asked to repeat tests simply because there is no record of the information in…