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Epic rolls out new feature to make it easier for patients to share medical records with health apps

Fierce Healthcare

Medical records software giant Epic has rolled out a new feature that makes it easier for patients to release their medical records to the health or wellness apps they use. | The new capability is part of a wider effort by the healthcare industry, facilitated by new health tech policies from the federal government, to advance data-sharing at scale. (..)

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How blockchain can revolutionise medical records and save lives

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If appropriately implemented, blockchain-based medical records systems of tomorrow could be far more accurate, secure and accessible than the one-size-fits-all approach applied to today’s electronic health records, all while putting additional power back in the hands of the patients. The state of medical records today.

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Walmart deploys Epic medical records tech across its health centers, virtual care services

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Walmart deploys Epic medical records tech across its health centers, virtual care services. Wed, 09/29/2021 - 12:53.

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Emphasizing Electronic Medical Records in Toxicity Management

Pharmacy Times

Exploring the significant role of electronic medical records (EMR) in toxicity management for patients with HR+/HER2– breast cancer.

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Providers more likely to use negative descriptors in Black patients' medical records, study finds

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Providers more likely to use negative descriptors in Black patients' medical records, study finds. Wed, 01/19/2022 - 15:17.

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Inquiry By Senate Finance Representatives Finds Pharmacies Fail to Protect Privacy of Medical Records

Pharmacy Times

The pharmacies, which include 8 major chains, were revealed to provide prescription records to law enforcement agencies without court orders or warrants.

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Medically Integrated Specialty Pharmacies Can Leverage Electronic Medical Records to Improve Quality of Care

Pharmacy Times

These pharmacies can use electronic medical records to work more directly with providers, monitoring adverse medication effects and assessment schedules and being more tuned into patient needs.