As we begin 2019, we are glad to report that more than 36 million Americans can access their visit notes through patient portals. But that’s only 10% of the U.S. population. It does look as if “rules” that are emerging from the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act passed two years ago will help stimulate further…
Partnerships: 28 New Health Systems Are Now Sharing Notes
Welcome to our newest partners! 28 new health systems have joined the movement since July. Visit our map to see if your health system is sharing notes. AdvocateAuroraHealth Penn Medicine Auburn University Medical Clinic Regional Health Contra Costa Health Services Rochester Regional Health EvergreenHealth Sansum Clinic Fairview Health Services Sharp Rees-Stealy HealthEast Care System St.…
Countdown to the New Year: Top 10 of 2018
by OpenNotes It’s been a remarkable year for OpenNotes! In 2018, the number of health systems sharing notes and the number of patients with access to notes has continued to rise. We’re excited by the momentum OpenNotes is gaining, but there’s still plenty of work ahead. Here are ten highlights from 2018 that have us…
Improving Patient Access to Notes on Patient Portals: An OpenNotes White Paper
Download the full white paper: Implementing OpenNotes: Improving patient access to notes on patient portals. At institutions or practices that have joined the OpenNotes movement and invite their patients to read their clinicians’ notes, an important question that arises is: How many patients actually read the notes they are invited to review? This report provides…
Top Five Reasons OpenNotes Should Be Your Next Patient Safety Project
Identify documentation errors. Medical records are prone to errors, including dosing, inactive or non-updated medications. Providers may manage thousands of charts, while patients review one: their own. They may be more likely to catch a mistake because they are most familiar with their own medications, history, family history, etc. Help patients remember. Clinic visits…
OpenNotes for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients
Doctor Fabienne C. Bourgeois introduces her recent article “Ethical Challenges Raised by OpenNotes for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients”. The article has been published online (ahead of print) on May 18th, 2018.
OpenNotes Explained: It’s Okay to Ask
We’re honored to be connected with many remarkable patient activists from across the country. This video includes a few who, in addition to the countless other things they do, are helping to spread the word about OpenNotes and the power of knowing what’s in your medical record.
Thinking in Spanish
Merelyn Hong believes that access to notes is important for all patients, no matter what language is spoken at home, because the information is there whenever it’s needed. She says the notes are an important tool that can be shared with family members or friends who can help navigate the English language and the health…
OpenNotes Helps Patients Manage Chronic Health Conditions
Eileen Hughes’ health is complicated. She’s managing type-1 diabetes and other chronic conditions. Having access to her notes has brought her greater understanding of her illnesses and helps her manage and feel in control of her health and health care.
What did the doctor say? OpenNotes benefits caregivers.
Beverly doesn’t always remember everything she talks about with her doctor. It gives her and her son peace of mind to know that they can look back on the notes.
