The concept of the PHR, i.e. the “Personal Health Record” has been around for some time. Most EHR platforms now provide a patient with access to a PHR via their patient portal, and now often on a web application. This Read More
The Power of Smart Cards
In an article written in April 2013, Jim DeMaine, MD, spoke to the need for using smart cards in our healthcare system. The power of smart cards goes beyond simple identification. Unfortunately, many do not realize the great power a Read More
Medical Smart Card System for Patient Record Management
ISeeYouCare’s Smart Health Card goes beyond traditional smart card capabilities and is truly a medical smart card system for patient record management. What is this? What is the benefit? Why should governments or organizations care about the difference? ISeeYouCare’s platform Read More
Benefits of Smart Cards in Healthcare
The Benefits of smart cards in Healthcare have been touted for decades. Consider the following points: Electronically readable smart cards are one of the latest technological advances to affect revenue cycle management. A recent study from the Government Accountability Office Read More
The History of Smart Cards in Healthcare
The History of Smart Cards in Healthcare dates back to the 1990s. In 1998, the French health-care system began providing each patient with a small green card. Each patient carries “the carte vitale”. It is a Smart Card, a plastic Read More