The following toolkit of HIMSS documents will help you understand and learn about various aspects of Personal Health Records, as well considerations you and your organization must make as you evaluate them for possible implementation.
Personal Health Records: Frequently Asked Questions new
The PHR FAQ answers questions such as:
- What is the difference between the ePHR, EMR and EHR?
- How will a PHR improve care for a patient?
- What type of patient care practice policies and procedures need to be in place if PHR's are to be integrated into the delivery of care?
HIMSS PHR Definion and Position Statement
(includes Comparison Chart of PHR Definitions by Markle, AHIMA and HIMSS, 2007)
HIMSS ePHR Checklist
You download this tool to assist with the identification of HIMSS-defined ePHR features and functionalities.
HIMSS ARRA/Economic Stimulus
The Obama administration’s economic stimulus package poses several implications to the implementation of PHRs HIMSS can help educated in this area and latest developments through:
- ARRA Funding FAQs
- ARRA Key Dates
- Economic Stimulus HIMSS Webinars
The Personal Health Record (PHR) and Your Information Technology Strategic Plan
Personal Health Records: Technical Considerations
The Value of Personal Health Records from the Primary Care Perspective
This document develops a value model for PHR use by patient and providers. This document also meakes recommendation to the HIMSS community for measuring and realizing the value of PHRs.
HIMSS PHR Vantage Point (2008)
Survey measuring the barriers to PHR adoption, including accessing PHRs and integration with EMRs.
Table of Draft Comparisons of PHR definitions Across the Industry
The handy table included in this document provides draft comparisons AHIMA/AMIA, Markle and HIMSS.
Military Health System’s PHR with Microsoft HealthVault and Google Health
This presentation defined PHRs in the Military Health System and examines the PHR as a vehicle for health information exchange. It also discusses privacy policies, more.
Sessions from HIMSS09 Annual Conference & Exhibition
- Personal Health Records: Hype or Hope? A Point, Counterpoint Discussion
- PHRs: Legal Risks and Concerns for Clinicians and Consumers
The following presentation covers legal risks and ramifications in connection to implementation of PHRs.
