MediConnect Global recently acquired the personal health record (PHR) Internet portal PassportMD and has changed the name to myMediConnect (www.myMediConnect.net). By 2014 all Americans are suppose to have a PHR according to the Obama administration. The myMediConnect portal allows anyone to take control of their health records using an intuitive interface.
In Use
This is a complete system that allows a person to have secure access to all medical records anytime and anywhere. The myMediConnect application has several handy built in features including RX reminders, wellness tracker, health savings and education center. This is an online service that gives you access through a password protected portal to your medical records and to many easy to use healthcare tools and services.
Technology employed
There is no additional software or hardware needed. It is a web based system that can be accessed via the Internet. You can easily access the application from a computer, laptop, blackberry or any mobile devices.
Ease of use, configuration, and deployment
MyMediConnect is web based and is easy to use. The only thing necessary is a computer or mobile device and Internet access. All information is kept online in a secure portal for you to access anytime.
Recap
MyMediConnect offers a secure online consumer heath portal that allows a person to keep all their personal and family health information in a central location. This system allows a person to take control and ownership of their own healthcare.
It is free to sign up and use the myMediConnect application. You can retrieve your personal records on your own or you can have MediConnect do the retrieving for you for a small fee. It is $29.95 per request for a MediConnect retrieval specialist to organize, collect, digitize and upload your medical records. You fill out the online medical record request and HIPAA release form and the retrieval specialist will do the rest.
Advantages
- User Friendly
- Customizable
- Multiple built in tools and resources
Disadvantages
- Additional fees may be applied depending on your specific needs.
My Opinion
The myMediConnect application is amazing and very easy to use. There is so much useful information on the website about all aspects of healthcare and how to stay healthy. It helps the user to organize and secure their personal medical records in one central location. This is an easy solution for keeping all your medical records in one place for easy access anytime from anywhere.
