Myth Buster: Every provider and payer provides patient records electronically through Blue Button.

MYTH: Every provider and payer provides patient records electronically through Blue Button.
FACT: Though Blue Button’s reach is growing, not all health care entities currently use it.
 
Blue Button was originally created by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to improve veterans’ access to their medical records. Since then, it has expanded to multiple other organizations including providers, laboratories, and payers. Although Blue Button’s popularity is growing, it is not the sole source of electronic information sharing. As more electronic health records improve their interoperability capabilities, users can expect to be able to consolidate information from more sources. For more information on Blue Button, read our Myth Buster below.