Another PHR story
The last of my three features on personal health records has been published, in the August issue of Health Executive.
So here are the links:
- “Getting Personal.” Health Executive, August 2007.
- “PHRs—Popping Up Everywhere.” For The Record, July 23, 2007.
- “Google, then Gargle: America’s sorry performance on personal health records could soon change.” Red Herring, April 23, 2007.
Unfortunately, the Health Executive story went to press one day before I found out about the legal dispute that threatens to derail Dossia. I got a last-minute change to For The Record before that issue closed.
In case anyone was wondering if I’m going to do any more work for Red Herring, I’m still waiting for my check nearly five months after I submitted my invoice and almost four months after the article appeared in print. Numerous calls, e-mails and even a certified letter have been ignored. If anyone has any ideas for me, I’m all ears.
Congrats on your articles and getting the word out on PHRs.Any thoughts on Dossia? From what I understand,it seems they will have patients print out or upload to USB reports for their providers. Perhaps this is a good 1st step? Seems they are having more than a bit of trouble on the business side of things, ‘tho.
Unfortunately, I think Dossia is doomed. I want to be optimistic, but I don’t think they’ll be able to overcome all of the hurdles.By the way, Neil, nice stories in Health Executive. No advice for Red Herring, other than the usual small claims court ideas, which is probably more expensive than the money owed to you. I’ll stop reading their magazine until such time that you’re paid! :)Electronic Medical Records Guy,http://www.electronic-medical-record.blogspot.com
Hi Neil, great job on working the grass roots for PHR. I too am pushing the issue and have found recent research from a group posted here: http://marketintellnow.blogspot.com/2007/07/spotlight-report-personal-health_23.htmlThe 4 page executive summary can be viewed @ http://www.marketintellnow.com/Portals/0/PHR1.pdfJust realize that if you want all 110+ pages, one will have to plunk down 3,495 bills (ouch)-jpwww.worldmedcard.blogspot.com