BlueCross BlueShield Calls For Legislation To Establish Electronic Health Record Databases

... Leaders of local BlueCross BlueShield health plans at a meeting in Washington, D.C., on Monday called for the creation of uniform electronic health record databases to improve communication between doctors and patients, CQ HealthBeat reports. The meeting, held by the BlueCross BlueShield Association, was the first in a series of discussions the organization will hold on the topic as lawmakers consider legislation that would establish a national EHR system... click link for more info. ...