Favrille and MyMedicalRecords.com, Inc. Plan to Complete Merger in January 2009 Dec 25, 2008
MMR is 100% user-controlled and allows individuals to access their personal medical records and other important documents such as wills, insurance policies and financial records anytime from anywhere using an Internet-connected computer. Based on proprietary patent-pending technologies, MMR enables documents, images and voicemail messages to be transmitted in and out of the system using a variety of methods, including fax, file upload and e-mail. (PR Newswire)
Global Fund Grants Nearly $3B For HIV/AIDS Efforts Nov 14, 2008
To receive the best possible health care, people are encouraged to gather information in one place and create a personal medical record. Most Popular Categories. (Medical News Today (press release))
First mutt wanted: must be a mongrel Nov 7, 2008
The McCain campaign decided to address the issue directly, and in a high-security May operation several reporters were allowed for three hours into a secure room in a Phoenix, Arizona, resort to examine about 2000 pages of John McCain's personal medical records. Journalism does have its ups and downs, the chosen ones must surely have reflected as they leafed through 50 years' worth of too much information about John McCain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
How Loss of Privacy May Mean Loss of Security Aug 18, 2008
Many issues posing as questions of privacy can turn out to be matters of security, health policy, insurance or self-presentation. It is useful to clarify those issues before focusing on privacy itself. (Scientific American)
US Border Patrol Gains Power to Seize iPods, Laptops Aug 4, 2008
" After seizure, the materials may be taken off site. The contents of the laptops can then be shared with other agencies and/or private entities for language translation, data decryption or other reasons. The policies were apparently put in place July 16 by two DHS agencies: U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They have existed in a similar, but undocumented form previously. Interestingly, while the policy contains provisions to protect business... (DailyTech)
States' 2d fiddles swap policynotes in humble Buffalo Jul 25, 2008
The three-day conference offers no lessons about how to properly use scissors during a ribbon cutting, no tutorials on how to decipher the governor's personal medical records, no panels on how to discreetly hold the boss's coat. Rather, there were informal policy discussions, considerable empathy, and rapt attention for the keynote speech given by lieutenant governor-turned-real Governor David A. Paterson of New York, the rock star of the group. (Boston Globe)
Hard Lesson in Google Data Breach Jul 13, 2008
Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) has found itself in a number of privacy-related controversies, ranging from general user concerns over search records to its new site for storing personal medical records. But now some of its own employees face the threat of identity theft. (eSecurityPlanet)
MedeFile International Teams with Newark Fraternal Order of Police Jun 19, 2008
Company to Equip Law Enforcement Officers with Mobile Access to Personal Medical Records - Anywhere, Anytime Enrolls Nearly 1,000 Police Officers in MedeFile System During National Police Week CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MedeFile International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MDFI), a company specializing in portable electronic medical records management solutions, today announced that in collaboration with the Newark Fraternal Order of Police (NFOP), Lodge #12, the Company... (PR Newswire)
BCBS Breathes Life into Googles Online Medical Records Jun 15, 2008
The initiative is the result of interest from members in having access to their personal medical records in a way that s easier to maintain and includes improved portability says the insurer. The portability issue has spawned concerns from some in the industry, however, who believe that privacy and security is an ongoing issue that must be addressed. (Insurance Networking News)
Be wary of blabbermouth sister May 24, 2008
My sister apologizes when I make an issue of it, but I am distressed that she does not understand that there are stigma and discrimination out there, and that she has divulged my personal medical records, betrayed my confidence and outed me as gay in the process. Despite my having made my feelings very clear, my sister continues to tell people. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Google Health Launched May 22, 2008
With the expectation of amassing thousands of partners and millions of users, a new initiative by the internet giant, Google, brings personal medical records online and in control of the patient him- or herself ... By MedHeadlines May 21st, 2008 Category: Lifestyle, MedTech With the expectation of amassing thousands of partners and millions of users, a new initiative by the internet giant, Google, brings personal medical records online and in control of the Full source on... (MedHeadlines)
GOOGLE PROMISES: We will not share your health records 'except in certain limited circumstances'... May 20, 2008
For example, you could not search for your personal medical records on Google. com search. (The Drudge Report)
Breast Cancer Gene Risk May Be Overstated Apr 4, 2008
A UCLA hospital worker pried into the personal medical records of actress Farrah Fawcett. April 336 comments. (Yahoo News -- Cancer)
NCCN Conference Offers a Peek Into Internet Medicine's Future Mar 7, 2008
com and Microsoft's HealthVault are industry newcomers to creating personal medical records on the web. WebMD has offered privacy-protected records for almost a decade, with millions of consumers using them. (PR Newswire)
The real holy grail of medicine Mar 7, 2008
An EHR is a digital version or your personal medical record. These records exist, in some form, in the offices of some family doctors, hospitals and labs, but there is no common standard. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Health records shared online pose dilemma Mar 5, 2008
The problem is that most health care Web sites aren't covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the federal law that requires health care providers to protect the privacy of personal medical records, said Pam Dixon, the forum's executive director. This is a brave new world, she said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Google unveils medical record service Mar 1, 2008
Google unveils personal medical record service- International Business-News-The Economic Times ... Google unveils personal medical record service1 Mar, 2008, 0537 hrs IST, REUTERS ... Google is prepared to resist fishing expeditions by lawyers seeking to subpoena personal medical records stored on Google Health. (India Times)
Google unveils personal medical record service Feb 29, 2008
Google is prepared to resist fishing expeditions by lawyers seeking to subpoena personal medical records stored on Google Health. Last year, it went to court to defeat an effort by the U.S. Justice Department to request some Google search records. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Gun permit steps may change Jan 28, 2008
Personal medical records are protected by law and will not be released, but mental health records on people who are involuntarily committed will be compiled in the system by the Bureau of Criminal Identification, Ohnsman said. We're having to figure out how to put this together,'' Ohnsman told the Coeur d'Alene Press. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
P.S.: We Are Lying to You Jan 22, 2008
Remember, HIPAA was produced in the aftermath of a clamor for Clinton's personal medical records, and the law was mostly written to take heat off Clinton for refusing to provide his medical records as his Republican opponents for the Presidency had all done. Peter Swire is an attorney, and currently affiliated with the Soros-funded Hillary supporting, Podesta run think tank, Center for American Progress. (Human Events Online)
It is our responsibility Nov 17, 2007
What if national health care is a scheme to have us relinquish the responsibility for our own health, then enable the government to have the right to your personal medical records and then use the records to take away your constitutional rights. The answer -- it has already happened to a small group of law abiding Americans. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Medical privacy rules hinder research, survey says Nov 14, 2007
Most Americans want to know how their personal medical records are used in research and want to be asked for their consent before those records are used, Peel said. Medical research was never the target of HIPAA, which was intended to make it easier for people to keep their health insurance coverage when they change jobs. (Boston Globe)
George Clooney, Identity and You Nov 6, 2007
It's possible that your personal medical records are being seen by doctors, nurses and clinicians who have no part in your care, simply because many hospitals fail to implement adequate identity management and information security practices. And while your records probably won't get leaked to the press, as it's still an important privacy issue. (eWeek)
Google Says Its Health Platform Is Due In Early 2008 Oct 18, 2007
Google has developed a prototype online platform for its health offering that incorporates personal medical records, health care-related search features, diet and exercise regimens, a localized "find a doctor" application, and other elements, Mayer confirmed. The company has shown the prototype to unspecified partners and is having both Google employees and "trusted testers" beta-test the system. (InformationWeek)
Celeb-a-razzi: Bobby Brown has heart attack Oct 11, 2007
More than two dozen employees at Palisades Medical Center have been suspended after accessing the personal medical records of George Clooney, who was taken to the North Bergen, N.J., hospital last month after a motorcycle accident. The actor was injured when his motorcycle was in a collision with a car. (DetNews.com)
Who knew too much about Clooney?; Oct 11, 2007
So far the hospital hasn't accused its staff of leaking the information to the press, but the investigation revealed that as many as 40 hospital staff members accessed the actor's personal medical records in apparent violation of federal law that bars staff members who are not directly connected to a patient's treatment from consulting a patient's medical records. Since then the story has gained momentum, leaving the hospital struggling to go about its daily work while at the eye of a celebrity... (Los Angeles Times)
* Microsoft Corp `HealthVault' goes live Oct 6, 2007
Microsoft Corp went live on Thursday with a free online "HealthVault" billed as a US Web site where personal medical records can be stored and managed safe from snooping ... Peel said Microsoft worked closely with her group and "set a new standard" for handling personal medical records online. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Post a comment Oct 5, 2007
Would you feel comfortable about having your personal medical records stored online. (6 comments). (International Herald Tribune)
Governor: Sign bills to protect consumers from identity theft Sep 29, 2007
One bill, Assembly Bill 1298, would help people learn immediately about a data breach of their personal medical records. The bill has wide support and passed the Assembly 76-0. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
E-care records safety fear raised Aug 18, 2007
Ministers are pushing ahead with plans to put personal medical records on a national electronic database, which patients can themselves access online. But Dr Claudia Pagliari, from Edinburgh University, and colleagues told the British Medical Journal that challenges still existed over the security. (BBC News -- UK)
MedeFile medical records system works with iPhone Jul 31, 2007
on Monday announced that its users can now access their personal medical records using the iPhone ... MedeFile offers subscription-based access to your own personal medical records, whenever you might need them. (MacCentral)
U.S. Health IT Lags Jul 28, 2007
They plan to soon post their personal medical records and genetic information online for all to see. In addition to benefiting individual patients, proponents say such efforts could also help identify dangerous drug reactions or detect evolving threats to public health. (eWeek)
Monday, June 11, 2007, at the North Carolina General Assembly Jun 12, 2007
" Next: Return to the House for concurrence motion.AROUND THE STATEHOUSE:The General Assembly approved a resolution honoring the life of police Sgt. Howard Plouff, who was shot and killed Feb. 23 while trying to break up a fight in a bar parking lot. Plouff was the first police officer to be killed in the line of duty since 1995. Several members of the police department were in the House and Senate galleries as legislators spoke on behalf of the resolution.ON THE AGENDA:Tuesday: The House... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Coriell has new leadership Jun 8, 2007
The new president and CEO of the Camden research facility wants Coriell to be a leader in the development of personal medical records that contain an individual's genomic profile. Christman, whose first official day at the institute was June 1, is already talking with area hospitals and laying the groundwork for a project he is calling the Delaware Valley personal medical record partnership. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
61 percent of teachers OK new two-year contract May 4, 2007
In a lawsuit in federal court, Fields argued the testing violated Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and allowed schools to look at personal medical records protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The suit blocked the testing for some months, but a judge ultimately ruled in favor of the school, saying it was OK to test teachers to ensure a safe environment for children, Fields said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Electronic Medical Records Proved Their Worth in Katrina's Wake Apr 26, 2007
Visit the for more on personal medical records. (SOURCES: Scharmaine Lawson, nurse practitioner, and CEO, Advanced Clinical Consultants, New Orleans; Jay Brooks, M.D., chairman of hematology/oncology, Ochsner Health Service, Baton Rouge, La. (Health-Finder)
Grove has ideas for health care Apr 13, 2007
This is indeed a pragmatic idea, but it has a fundamental drawback: personal medical records being clandestinely accessed by hackers. Grove acknowledges the problem. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Cardiologist inspired to create software that simplifies medical billing Mar 19, 2007
And they particularly liked its capacity to generate and maintain personal medical records. "As patients become better consumers and more educated, they will take a more active role in their health care," Lagala said. (Herald-Tribune)
Sensitive info won't be included in Electronic Medical Record system: Khaw Mar 8, 2007
"It can be quite intrusive and in fact dangerous for such personal medical records to go around if it they are not protected," said MP Denise Phua in Parliament on Wednesday. lect. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
TV station can report on Guetzloe documents Feb 13, 2007
Powell rejected Channel 6's motion to lift the injunction, but his order specified which areas would be protected: "Guetzloe's personal medical records and those of his wife and children, and any other document or paper referring to the state of his or his family members' mental or physical health; and communications of any kind between Guetzloe and his attorneys including, but not limited to letters, FAXED documents, notes, e-mail messages with or without attachments thereto.". Powell also... (Orlando Sentinel)
The Benefits of Electronic Medical Records Sound Good, but Privacy Could Become a Difficult Issue Feb 9, 2007
In reviewing these results, Dr. Westin commented "Personal medical records have always been rated as highly sensitive by the American public. As programs to automate and interconnect patient medical records across the U.S. health care system proceed, it will be vital to track how patients see this affecting not only the quality and costs of health care, but also the confidentiality, privacy and security of their personal health information." Public attitudes toward electronic medical records... (PR Newswire)
Office 2008 for Mac to come this year Jan 10, 2007
These tags can keep track of personal medical records, as well as hospital equipment. Halamka talks with ZDNet. (ZDNet.com.au)
Warning over "critical" QuickTime hole Jan 4, 2007
These tags can keep track of personal medical records aswell as hospital equipment. Halamka talks with ZDNet editor in chief Dan Farber about recent advances in patient care, electronic prescriptions, and what it takes to set up a 2 million square foot wireless network. (Silicon.com)
