News & Events
University of Alaska Health Information Technology Focus Group – October 21, 2011
The Alaska eHealth Network will be hosting the University of Alaska Health Information Technology Focus Group on October 21, 2011 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. It is open to anyone working healthcare industry. If you are interested please see click on the link below for more information. UA_HIT_focus_group … Read More
Alaska eHealth Network in the News!
Please click on the link to see the video - New E-Tool Could Streamline Health Care in Alaska … Read More
Line 1, Health Connection podcast available
Line 1, Your Health Connection Radio show podcast available Tune in and Listen to LINE 1 YOUR HEALTH CONNECTION Transforming Alaska’s Healthcare Through eHealth aired Monday, September 19, 2011 Podcast available anytime at http://www.alaskapublic.org/2011/09/16/electronic-health-records-better/ Find out about Alaska’s new electronic records exchange, patient portal, and what … Read More
Documents now available for the FCC Pilot Project
Documents are now available for the FCC Pilot Project, please click here to access them. … Read More
From EHRs to Meaningful Use Webinars now available
Webinar recordings and materials from the past three Alaska eHealth Network Webinar's are now available. Please click here to access them. … Read More
Press Releases
Hot off the press, read the latest news and developments with the Alaska eHealth Network: September 20, 2011 -New technology test completion brings Alaskans one step closer to health care improvement July 2011 - Good news for Alaska's healthcare providers and all Alaskans, Certification helps Alaska healthcare providers meet "meaningful use" requirements. April 2011 - The Alaska eHealth … Read More
Alaskans Speak Out on Electronic Health Records and Health Information Exchange – 5 Minute Video
Why do Alaska consumers believe it is necessary to bring health information technology to the provider offices? Watch this compelling video and find out... … Read More
Medical Offices Gradually Switching to Electronic Records, KTUU.com
Watch a news reel from KTUU Anchorage regarding electronic health records. Watch Video (external link) … Read More
Fairbanks Workshop, “From EHRs to Meaningful Use” June 4th presentations now available
Fairbanks Workshop, “From EHRs to Meaningful Use” June 4, 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 pm, Wedgewood Resort, Fairbanks, AK. Please click here to access presentations … Read More
When critical information is available in real time at the point of care, the risk of a medical error is greatly decreased. And, when past test results are included in the EHR, duplicate and expensive tests may not be needed.
No need to repeat your medical and personal history, contact data, or insurance and billing information! You give it once, and it’s in your EHR. Decreased paperwork and immediate access to records, labs and other test results increases efficiencies and lowers costs for all involved, including you, the patient. 
With an Electronic Health Record (EHR) providers have secure, immediate access to your essential medical information to support quick, accurate diagnoses and treatment. 
Paper records are still in use in many facilities; they are unwieldy and easily damaged and require outdated and error-prone faxed or telephoned exchange of information. Contrast them with electronic health records that have legally-mandated safeguards built in to ensure your privacy and the secure exchange of your medical information.
