Patients take charge of medical records with Google Health; HIPAA concerned
Hospitalist Leadership Connection, May 27, 2008
Technology giant last week launched Google Health, a free service to store personal health records online. After a trial test at Cleveland Clinic, the online health system is currently in beta form and allows users to manage their own records. Users can import information such as their medical conditions, allergies, and immunizations, as well as find a local doctor or read health news. Google Health shows some advantages. For hospitalists, it may help avoid repeat labs and cut down on paperwork during admission, handoffs, and discharge times. For patients, Google Health acts as an archive personal records in the event of a move or disaster.
The challenge is that HIPAA does not protect Google. Some users worry that their sensitive medical information may become accessible to the search engine, the government, or other third parties, although Google contends that medical information is not searchable or sold, according to a Washington Post article.
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