How important is access to personal health records for empowering patients?

Access to personal health records is especially important for patient education, says Lygeia Ricciardi, director, Office of Consumer eHealth. She discusses how the Blue Button initiative will help in this effort.

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  • How does mobile health technology empower patients?

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  • Global community healthcare: taking health technology local

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