eHealth Saskatchewan is piloting a new program that allows a group of residents from across the province to view their personal health information online through a secure website, Health Minister Dustin Duncan recently announced.
Duncan has launched Citizen Health Information Portal (CHIP) Pilot, which will include up to 1,000 participants. Throughout a six-month trial period, participants will be able to view their personal lab results, immunization history, pharmacy and hospital visit history from anywhere in the world.
“Our government is excited to announce a new program that empowers the people of Saskatchewan to take a more active role in their own health care,” he said. “CHIP is the first comprehensive electronic system of its kind in Canada that puts patients first.”
CHIP participants will not only be able to access their files through a highly secure, personalized login, but also be able to add medical information to their personal profiles, such as health metrics or reminders to take medication.
