Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Intrusive Technology

Government-mandated Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are not what you think - they are NOT simply digital versions of paper records. Instead, they are a computerized surveillance system in the exam room that threatens America's patients and violates their privacy rights.

Things to Know

1. EHRs were designed for data collection and bill payment, not patient care.

2. Government and health plans use EHRs to profile patients and track doctors.

3. The goal is third-party control of medical decisions in the exam room.

4. EHRs are a top reason for physician burnout, exodus and early retirement.

5. The costly EHR mandate is contributing to small hospitals closing or merging.

6. Hacking and data breaches of private patient information have skyrocketed.

7. Comprehensive "EHR dossiers" on Americans are now possible.

8. Scribes, live and virtual, may record what you say to your doctor.

9. Mandated government reporting violates Constitutional rights.

10. Errors, serious injuries and death have resulted from EHRs.

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