There are many reasons for establishing a personal health record. Keeping an updated personal health record (PHR) can save you a lot of time, money, and maybe even your life one day. If you are switching doctors or getting different health insurance due to the Affordable Care Act, a PHR will provide you with the records you need to easily make that transition, and when you get to the doctor you can make better use of the visit because you have everything in one place, there will be no guessing on dates of past flare ups or any medication notes will be included in the PHR as well. A PHR will also give you instant access. For example, you might be in the emergency room and need your insurance policy number or need to know about a prescription
