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How Best to Manage Personal Health Records?

myMediConnect, from MediConnect Global, is a robust online Personal Health Record (PHR). Once a user uploads their health information, they have easy access to it from anywhere, including iPhones and iPads. The innovative interface makes it easy for users to quickly access personal medical information, including medical conditions and vaccination records.

In Use
Aside from offering easy access to personal medical records; myMediConnect has many other features, including an Education Center, wellness tracker and prescription reminders. The application has a wide range of capabilities and features to help track personal medical records, health needs and goals.

MediConnect Global is offering all Google Health users a free account because of the closing of Google Health. MediConnect Global has created a tool to easily transfer and convert Google Health’s  data to myMediConnect PHR.

Technology Employed
myMediConnect is web-based and can be accessed on any device through the internet. You have the option of printing records, saving the information to a hard drive or put it on a flash drive. The records are secured using 256 bit SSL encryption technology. All records are password protected and kept in a highly secure facility in the United States. 

Ease of Use, Configuration & Deployment
This software is easy to use and learn. Users have the option of letting MediConnect Global specialists retrieve and organize the data or they can do it themselves. There are many resources available to answer any questions including customer support.


Recap
myMediConnect is a robust personal health record system with many innovate tools and features. The Doctor Connector allows users to control exactly what medical information is shared with healthcare providers or physicians. Healthcare providers are given a special security code to access information, making it safe and easy to use. The Wellness Tracker has tools to help users monitor meals and nutrition and help users set up wellness goals.

A myMediConnect PHR account is free. Fees only occur when users request MediConnect to retrieve medical records from physicians on their behalf. Record Retrieval is $29.95 per request. MediConnect will contact your doctor and collect, organize, digitize and upload your records to your account. Retrieval specialists can also retrieve your x-rays, MRI or CAT scan images for $39.95 per request.

Advantages
User-friendly interface
Customizable
Innovative tools and features

Disadvantages
Additional fees for services will increase the price of this software.

My Take
myMediConnect PHR is a complete system that offers everything imaginable to allow users to keep all medical information in one place. Plus, it has a variety of tools and features, including the Safety Deposit Box, the Wellness Tracker and the Health Education Center. The interface is very user friendly and it is easy to navigate the entire system. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a complete personal health record management system.

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