Welcome to Kay Center Cases

The Kay Center for E-Health Research at Claremont Graduate University is proud to present this site to faciliate case method learning as applied to E-Health initiatives.

The purpose of this site is to provide learning materials that help professionals, students, industry leaders and consumers understand issues in electronic health care systems.

The Kay Center Case Study Format

To help the learner understand the case studies contained within this site, the Kay Center has adopted a standardized structure for presenting each case.

The section headings are:

Overview Background Stakeholders System Description Perspectives Evaluation Conclusion		Case Study Overview

When looking at cases using this format it is easier to understand the similarities and differences between the various system implementations described on this site.

Case Study Topics Available on this Site

Personal Health Records
In April of 2008, The Kay Center for E-Health Research hosted a Symposium at Claremont Graduate University titled Consumer Health Informatics: an Intensive Learning Experience. The focus of the event was on the impact that Personal Health Records are having on patient-driven health care and the lessons learned from major implementations that are already underway.

Disability Determination
In March of 2008, The Kay Center for E-Health Research hosted a forum in Washington, D.C. titled The Disability Determination Process: An Exploratory Study on the Impact of Incomplete Medical Evidence. The focus of the event was to explore how incomplete medical evidence delays the disability determination process, how electronic medical records can enhance the process and how online patient access can enable consumers to take an active role in coordinating the exchange of information between the Social Security Administration and their health care providers.