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1960
Early adaptations of hospital computers were primarily used for administrative purposes. Shooting is to help improve decision-making, as well as other health and safety aspects, for the period. However, the equipment was costly and slow, leading to limited adaptation in the early years. -
Microsoft Windows is introduced
The introduction of Microsoft Windows helped many hospitals transition from a complex, coded system to a more user-friendly one. And transformed this complex system into simple-to-use software that anyone in the hospitality industry could use and edit. -
Data security
Before 1996, with the introduction of HIPAA, most data collected by patients, whether knowingly or unknowingly, lacked any legal protection. After 1996, however, the federal government began to protect patients' health data from outside sources. -
Meaningful Use
The introduction of basic EHRs primarily focused on sharing and improving patients' care and overall well-being. This was also backed by the government, as implementing the use of these EHRs would result in financial benefits from Medicare and Medicaid. -
Apple Health Care Records
In 2021, Apple released the ability to partner with various providers to easily track all of their EHRs, from the mainframes of the 1960s to simply having it at the access of their tablets or phones, leading to easier accessibility for providers to keep up with their records and provide a smoother experience.