After a comprehensive review and analysis of the legal and technical landscape around the rapidly evolving terrain of personal health information, Manatt Health Solutions recently authored a pioneering policy issue brief on behalf of the California HealthCare Foundation, an independent philanthropy based in Oakland, California that is committed to improving health care delivery and financing systems.

Mounting evidence indicates the importance of engaging patients directly in their care. Yet in today?s health care environment, consumers typically must gather and store personal health information on paper and from multiple providers which is time-consuming and burdensome. The information often is fragmented and incomplete, and transmitting it to other providers is onerous for consumers and providers alike.

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