Health Design Challenge Winners

The Office of the National Coordinator for Information Technology (ONC) announced winners of a contest to improve the design of health records.  Displays of the designs are at http://healthdesignchallenge.com/

The stated design objectives were:

1. Improve the visual layout and style of the information from the medical record
2. Create a human-centered design that makes it easier for patient to manage their health
3. Enable health professionals to more effectively understand and use patients' health information
4. Help family members and friends care for their loved ones

The design winners are amazing and worth reviewing.  I especially liked the first place design and byline "personal data in a personal way"  and the second place "body map."

I look forward to seeing the designs implemented into practice.  They are truly innovative and should push current clinical system vendors to improve designs.