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Choosing the Right Care Coordination Technology

Looking for care coordination software that actually works for your team and the families you support? Whether you're a private advocate, social worker, nurse, or senior living professional, this guide compares five leading platforms built to simplify communication, reduce chaos, and improve outcomes. Discover which tools offer flexibility, family engagement, and real-world usability—without the complexity of a full system overhaul.
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Partners in Care: Meet the Advocates Using Primary Record with Families

Meet the professional care advocates and coordinators using Primary Record to simplify healthcare for families. Whether you're caring for a child with complex medical needs or an aging parent, these experts combine compassion with technology to help families stay organized, informed, and supported.
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The Ultimate State-by-State Guide to Picking the Right Assisted Living

Finding the right assisted living facility for a family member starts with understanding your state’s regulations. Every state has different rules on who qualifies, what care is provided, and how facilities are monitored. This guide breaks down everything you need to know—from admission requirements to Medicaid options and resident rights—so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Primary Record and Daughterhood Partner to Build Stronger Support Systems for Daughters Caring for Aging Parents

Primary Record, an innovative app created specifically for those in the sandwich generation who are managing care for both aging parents and children, has officially partnered with Daughterhood, a nonprofit on a mission to foster communities that help caregivers navigate the practical and emotional complexities of caregiving.
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Picking an Assisted Living Facility is Like Helping Your Kid Choose a College

Choosing an assisted living facility for a loved one can feel a lot like helping your kid pick a college—big decisions, emotional conversations, and the search for the right balance of support, independence, and community. This article will give you an overview and resources to help!

Medical POA vs. HIPAA Release vs. Patient Portals: What Families and Caregivers Need to Know

Information is power when it comes to making medical decisions for a family member. Understanding the differences between a Medical Power of Attorney (POA), a HIPAA Release, and patient portal access ensures you have the right tools to access health records, communicate with providers, and make critical choices when it matters most. Learn how these legal documents work together to keep families informed and in control.
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Transform Your Family’s Health Binder into a Digital Health Information Hub

Keeping your family’s health information organized is more important than ever, and while the viral TikTok medical binder trend is inspiring, there’s a better way. Why settle for a paper binder that only you can manage when you can create a digital family health information hub?
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How a Mom Turned Instinct Into Action with Primary Record’s AI Chat Assistant

By using the AI-powered chat feature in Primary Record, Jena asked a critical question: “What are all of Hadley’s bone health labs?”Then the app quickly surfaced a result Jena had never seen before: an abnormal calcitriol lab result. That overlooked piece of data set off a chain reaction...

Seattle Children’s Expands Teen and Proxy Access to Patient Portals

In December 2024, Seattle Children's Hospital announced enhancements to its MyChart system, granting teenage patients and their authorized proxies expanded access to health information, including care team notes, after-visit summaries, medications, and test results. This initiative aims to balance patient confidentiality with the need for comprehensive health data access.