Core Points - The National Health Commission issued a notice on June 30 to strengthen the management of electronic medical record (EMR) information usage, addressing issues like EMR leakage and emphasizing the need for traceability during usage [1][2] - The notice aims to enhance the accountability of medical institutions, reinforce regulatory measures, and ensure the safety of patient medical information and quality of care [1] - Medical institutions are required to implement a tiered management system for EMR information, standardizing processes for creation, recording, modification, storage, and transmission, as well as defining usage and management authority [1][2] Regulatory Measures - The document mandates that medical institutions must establish a long-term regulatory mechanism for EMR information usage to prevent and address unreasonable access, usage, and forwarding of EMR information [1] - An emergency response system must be developed to handle scenarios of EMR information leakage, ensuring a structured process for addressing such incidents [1] Accountability and Monitoring - Operators with access to EMR information are responsible for their identity verification and are prohibited from illegally collecting, using, transmitting, disclosing, or selling patient records [2] - The National Health Commission requires regular monitoring and evaluation of the management of EMR information usage by local health authorities to ensure compliance and safeguard patient information [2]