The material in this report originated in the Epidemiology Program Office, Stephen B. Thacker, M.D., M.Sc., Director. New national health information privacy standards have been issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

January 4, 2011, 12:07 pm Peter Garrett and Joshua J. Seidman / ONC Office of Communications and Director Meaningful Use What's in a word? Or, even one letter of an acronym? Some people use the terms "electronic medical record" and "electronic health record" (or "EMR" and "EHR") interchangeably.

An Electronic Health Record (EHR) is an electronic version of a patients medical history, that is maintained by the provider over time, and may include all of the key administrative clinical data relevant to that persons care under a particular provider, including demographics, progress notes, problems, medications, vital signs, past medical history, immunizations, laboratory data and radiology reports The EHR automates access to information and has the potential to streamline the clinician's workflow.

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According to Lori Gurley from the American Academy of Medical Administrators, medical records do more than just keep track of a patient's history. Health records are also used for financial and legal information for the patient and the caregiver, as well as for research and quality training within the health field.

The Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a longitudinal electronic record of patient health information generated by one or more encounters in any care delivery setting. Included in this information are patient demographics, progress notes, problems, medications, vital signs, past medical history, immunizations, laboratory data and radiology reports.

The first widespread use of information technology in health care was automated claims processing. Electronic processing of medical claims by care providers and insurance companies speeds up the approval of claims and payments to clinicians. Electronic health records (EHRs) allow patient data to be shared across the care spectrum by primary care physicians, nurses, labs and specialists.

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