Kaiser launches patient-accessible EMR

Article Abstract:

California-based group, Kaiser Permanente is using a system developed by Epic Systems Corp. to introduce paperless and patient-physician communication systems and make medical records accessible to patients over a secure Web site. The group is also planning to create a database containing anonymous patient data and to provide data for best practices.

Prepackaged software, Contracts & orders received, Health Maintenance Organizations, HMO Medical Centers, Hospital and medical service plans, Contracts & orders let, Computer software industry, Software industry, Contracts, Contract agreement, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., Epic Systems Corp. (Houston, Texas)

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Crash now what?

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The server behind a computer system has multiple disks that provide built-in data backup in case a hard drive gets crashed when a storage system is protected by redundant array of independent disks (RAID). The ways to protect data in case computer network goes down are mentioned.

Data Processing Security, Methods, Data security, Data security issue, Backup sites (Computers), Online backup service, Online backup services

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Doctors outpace consumers in embracing e-technogies

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Physicians are employing electronic commerce faster than the general population, especially for medical records management.

Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Physicians, Medical professions, Medical records, E-commerce

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