Source: The HIPAA Journal
According to the HHS’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) there has been a significant increase in the number of patients who are accessing their medical records through patient portals or smartphone apps. Providing patients with easy access to their electronic health records empowers them to make informed decisions about their health and track their progress toward health-related goals, which translates into better patient outcomes. According to the ONC, other benefits include decreased healthcare costs and stronger patient-physician relationships.