How Electronic Access to Health Information Impacts Caregiving in Burmese Communities
During the 2023 spring semester of my Community Health degree at Indiana University School of Public Health, I had an opportunity to intern with Primary Record to gain an understanding of the exchange of health information to support a…
Primary Record Helps Reduce Unnecessary Stress for the Sandwich Generation
Who is the Sandwich Generation? In 1981, two social workers, Dorothy Miller & Elaine Brody, identified a growing phenomenon they called “the sandwich generation.” Their research identified the growing stress of middle-aged adults who supported aging parents, children, and grandchildren…
The Importance of Family and Community in Healthcare: Personal Stories and Insights
When it comes to healthcare, personal health records (PHR) have been hailed as a way to take charge of your health, reduce the cost of care, and improve the quality of care received. However, my time as a volunteer, nurse, and mom in my community has made me realize how short-sighted PHR systems have been.
When to Trust Mobile Health Applications
When an application is not a “HIPAA-covered entity or business associate,” the laws around privacy and security fall under a different set of federal laws. When building Primary Record, the FTC Mobile Health App Interactive Tool provided guidelines to ensure every family’s medical Homebase had in place the needed privacy and security measures.
What Access to Medical Records Is Like for Families
More and more families are seeking ways to share their health information within their family. Given medical records are becoming more available online via patient portals, read how to get or give access.
What Most Forget When Moving an Aging Parent
Adult children understand the American healthcare system. However, many have not encountered the disconnect older parents face with multiple providers, medications, and home services.
Why Primary Record is Focused on Organizing Health Information
Patient portals are improving each day, but there are many reasons they will always fall short in serving individuals and their families over their lifetime.