Personal Health Record Purpose

Purpose: The purpose of the Personal Health Record (Personal Health Records) Committee is to lead the profession, the industry, and other key stakeholders in solving challenges and affecting change as related to personal health records from a HIMSS-member’s perspective. Working with leaders from a multitude of healthcare backgrounds and experiences, as well as members of consumer based organizations and associations, the Personal Health Record (Personal Health Records) Committee will be focused on identifying key elements of a Personal Health Records, identifying barriers to adoption of Personal Health Records and developing strategies for removing these barriers along with strategies aimed at increasing Personal Health Records adoption.