News Flash from Advanced Knee Care, P.C.

The website of Doctor Stefan Tarlow, M.D., Advanced Knee Care, P.C., was upgraded last week. There is newly composed content discussing Minimally Invasive Computer Navigated Total Knee Replacement, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, and Cartilage Restoration Surgery.

There are new topics addressed including Online Electronic Personal Health Records and Quality Measures in Health Care.

The forms and post op instructions have been revised. A complete list of Dr. Tarlow's participating health plans has been added.

Finally, I now offer "Request an Appointment Online".

Dr. T.

Electronic Medical Records a Good Thing for Everyone

This announcement was made Thursday, April 9, 2009: The federal government is establishing a virtual (electronic) lifetime health record for all servicemen and women during and after their military careers, President Obama announced Thursday.

Electronic medical records will provide "a framework to ensure that all health care providers have all the information they need to deliver high-quality health care while reducing medical errors," the White House said in a background statement.

This technology is available to everyone. I am a strong proponent of electronic medical records. I have made this a top priority in my medical practice. With the initiative started at Advanced Knee Care last month, we now provide our patients with copies of their records and encourage them to store their health information at a secure, web based location for easy accessibility. Having access to your own health information will improve the quality of care you receive and reduce medical errors. Knowing the facts about your own health help you and your physician to make better health care decisions. Link for electronic health records specifics on my web site.