Parents can now see medical records of Alberta teens, sparking worry among doctors
Online health information, including prescriptions, test results, now accessible up … READ MORE
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Study finds telehealth improved timely access to N.B. health care during the pandemic
Phone consultations increased by 122 per cent in pandemic. Nine-two per cent of … READ MORE
Should you have a copy of your medical record? These experts say yes
Experts say patients will feel more informed, empowered in their care. Experts say … READ MORE
The potential opportunities and pitfalls of telehealth
In a recent paper, Yale cardiologists emphasize the importance of balancing quality … READ MORE
Why doctors still use faxes, and why Ontario aims to phase them out of health care
‘Anyone under the age of 18 might be wondering: what’s a fax? We don’t … READ MORE
Canadian doctors spend millions of hours on unnecessary paperwork each year: report
Report says Nova Scotia is leading the way in reducing administrative burden. Dr. … READ MORE
Alberta, Ottawa sign health-care funding deal worth $24B over 10 years
‘This is a productive first step,’ Premier Danielle Smith says of … READ MORE
Canada’s health-care system has a data problem, experts say. And it puts patients at risk
‘It’s not good to be flying blind,’ says one doctor pushing for … READ MORE
Experts plead for more pediatric telehealth
A specialty group is asking federal and state governments to preserve and expand … READ MORE
The doctor won’t see you now: Why access to care is in critical condition
In addition to patient care, many doctors also have heavy administrative burdens, … READ MORE
Scribes can help transform health care by creating better clinical data
“Insurers, drug companies and large HMOs are mounting an extensive effort to … READ MORE
Skin in the game: Transformative approach uses the human body to recharge smartwatches
UMass Amherst team designs prototype charging system for wearable devices. ShaZam … READ MORE
Pediatric telemedicine services can work well under the right conditions
Interviews with pediatricians show that providing remote medical consultations is … READ MORE
A national electronic health record for primary care
The Canada Health Act states that health care should be portable — but health … READ MORE
Caring for children and youth with special health care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to spread, children and youth with special health care needs … READ MORE
New research documents how COVID-19 multiplies stress and trauma for people with disabilities
The COVID-19 pandemic has induced stress in everyone this year, but for those … READ MORE
Digital humanism and healthcare
Patients not only have to be put in the center of care, but also in the center of … READ MORE
Virtual care can make all the difference when treating the most vulnerable patients
Beyond the pandemic, we need to ensure virtual medicine remains a permanent fixture … READ MORE
Child care after the pandemic should be more inclusive of children with disabilities
When child-care centres reopen, they should consider the needs of children with … READ MORE
Kids with disabilities face health risks and marginalization under COVID-19
COVID-19 has been disruptive to all families, a McMaster University professor says, … READ MORE
Disabled people marginalised by paperwork and programmes which aim to help them
Disabled people face being marginalised by the very programmes that are designed to … READ MORE
In Canada, Albertans wary of ‘big brother’ with use of COVID-19 digital-tracing app
More users needed: Lessons from Alberta’s coronavirus contact tracing app. … READ MORE
New smartphone app gives Albertans access to virtual health care during COVID-19 pandemic
Babylon mobile app allows you to check symptoms, consult with doctors. Using … READ MORE
Alberta nurses have ‘grave concerns’ with rollout of Connect Care
A new electronic system that will eventually be used across all Alberta Health … READ MORE
An example of why patients need to control all their health and social care records
This blog is suffused with conflict of interest, but I hope that you’ll agree that … READ MORE
Apple opens iPhone EHR features to all healthcare organizations
Apple has announced that it will allow any US healthcare organization with a … READ MORE
Finnish healthcare and social welfare system provides a variety of e-services to citizens
The system presses on towards the next level of usability and interoperability for … READ MORE
Death by 1,000 clicks: where electronic health records went wrong
Inside a digital revolution that took a bad turn. The U.S. government claimed that … READ MORE
TELUS Health and Babylon to bring advanced digital health tech to Canada
Canadians will have more options for accessing quality care and communicating … READ MORE
Doctors say British military electronic health record system places service personnel at risk
Problems are negligible, says Ministry of Defence. British Armed Forces doctors are … READ MORE
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