As the United States moves towards the implementation of an interoperable EHR, which statement about the future ownership of the patient record is appropriate?
a. The electronic medical record will be the property of the service institution.
b. Provider access to the electronic record would not require consumer consent.
c. Ownership may be driven by who has control and access to the data.
d. Consumers will control and own the record.
Answer: c. Ownership may be driven by who has control and access to the data.
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