Trends in individuals' access, viewing and use of online medical records and other technology for health needs: 2017-2018
- Collection:
- Health Policy and Services Research
- Series Title(s):
- ONC data brief
- Author(s):
- Patel, Vaishali, author Johnson, Christian, MPH, author
- Contributor(s):
- United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, issuing body.
- Publication:
- Washington, DC : U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, May 2019
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Text
- Subject(s):
- Electronic Health Records -- statistics & numerical data Electronic Health Records -- trends Mobile Applications Smartphone United States United States. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Genre(s):
- Technical Report
- Abstract:
- The access, exchange, and use of electronic health information is essential for individuals to better manage their health care needs and share information with their providers and caregivers. Many hospitals and physicians possess capabilities that enable patients to view and download their health information. However, additional steps are needed to make health information more accessible and useful to individuals. A majority of individuals have smartphones and use applications (apps) to help them manage various tasks. The 21st Century Cures Act emphasizes the importance of making patient health information more easily accessible and the need for greater education regarding patients' rights to access their health information. This data brief uses the Health Information Trends Survey (HINTS), a nationally representative survey, to assess individuals' access, viewing and use of their online medical records, and the use of smartphone health apps and other electronic devices in 2017 and 2018.
- Copyright:
- The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (1 PDF file (13 pages))
- Illustrations:
- Illustrations
- NLM Unique ID:
- 9918332786706676 (See catalog record)
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/9918332786706676