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Washington State Consumer-Controlled Health Record Bank (HRB) Pilot A "Straw Concept" Description
The Health Information Infrastructure Advisory Board (HIIAB) is currently fin...
Overview
- Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill (E2SSB) 5930
Final Report to the Legislature (1.8 MB), submitted December 1, 2006- Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5064
What can you do to encourage wider use of EHRs and EMRs?
- Providers are more likely to adopt new technology if many patients request they do so. The next time you visit your doctor; ask if his or her practice is considering adopting electronic medical records. Mention the advantages you have heard about and suggest they analyze the benefits.
- Continue to visit our website for announcements and updates on this initiative.
Interested parties/stakeholder meetings
The Washington State Health Care Authority has held 6 stakeholder meetings during the month of February 2008 with community partners. Some of the meeting locations included Spokane, Bellingham, Tacoma, Seattle, Wenatchee, and Yakima.
