This article examins some of the important features of a patient portal and the security features necessary to protect patient information. It also reviews what meaningful use criteria is as it is set forth by CMS.

Traditionally, hospitals and physicians do not share patient information with other hospitals and other physicians.

Introducing an electronic medical records system into the practice helps the physicians and staff provide more efficient healthcare by making medical records more accessible to all health care team members.

CAP Risk Management and Patient Safety identifies 10 areas of risk exposure for HER's and provides some brief recommendations in each area.