In Other News: A Win For Patients Personal Digital Charts as I call them, or soon to be known as ‘personal digital medical records’ are coming to your smart phone soon! Federal officials on Monday released groundbreaking rules that will let patients download their electronic health records and other health care data onto their smartphones. “Patients should have control of their records, period. Now that’s becoming a reality,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. “These rules are the start of a new chapter in how patients experience American health care.” Who are the winners? Patients, people and medical providers who want to understand, manage and control their medical and healthcare needs. Who are the losers? Electronic Medical/Health Record (EMR/EHR) companies who want to own your data to make even more money off your pain and suffering. Finally patients will have all the information at their fingertips to help them make timely decisions —a good first step for all of us. …see more