title: Federal government calls for computer-based patient records.
abstract: Congressional and Health and Human Services leaders are spearheading an effort to institute a nationwide electronic claims network. The ultimate result, however, could be something healthcare information system professionals have dreamed of for years--a national computer-based patient record system.
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Heffernan
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards; D007344:Insurance Claim Reporting / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States; D014483:United States Dept. of Health and Human Services