As technology becomes a more important part of people's lives, the opportunities are expanding for patients to use technology to manage their health information. Healthcare providers are beginning to develop online patient portals that allow patients to access their health records and communicate with their providers. This video discusses the implications that increased adoption of technology has for doctors, hospitals and patients.
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