TURLOCK, Calif., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- MedicAlert(R) and CapMed, a division of Bio-Imaging Technologies, Inc. today announced a partnership to develop and market the MedicAlert(R) E-HealthKEY, a portable device that allows individuals to carry their complete electronic health record with them at all times.
The MedicAlert(R) E-HealthKEY stores medical conditions, medication dosages, allergies, emergency contacts, and insurance information. Vital documents including EKG readings, MRI, X-ray images, and immunization records can also be stored as attachments on the MedicAlert(R) E-HealthKEY. In addition to providing a patient's medical information in an emergency, the MedicAlert(R) E-HealthKEY can also be used to monitor personal programs and fitness goals. Users can track and graph their blood glucose levels, weight, blood pressure, and much more. Another benefit for patients is the ability to access website links and content related to their specific medical conditions for optimal disease management. Notification alerts can also be programmed to remind users when it's time to refill a prescription, visit the doctor, or attend a disease management program offered at the local hospital.
Any data that is stored to the MedicAlert(R) E-HealthKEY can be uploaded to the secure MedicAlert repository. Updates to the patient records can also be made directly through the secure MedicAlert website and then these changes can be downloaded to the E-Health Key
"The core mission of MedicAlert is to protect and help safeguard the lives of our members in an emergency," said Paul Kortschak, president and CEO of MedicAlert. "The MedicAlert(R) E-HealthKEY not only re-affirms our commitment to our members that their medical information is readily available, but also enables them to efficiently manage their personal health information through new technologies."
Wendy Angst, general manager of Bio-Imaging's CapMed division, said, "MedicAlert maintains one of the well known repositories of patient records, coupled with a well-deserved brand of trust and security for patients and providers alike. The E-Health Key is an ideal application to extend this value for members and providers by enabling a patient's medical record to be available on the member's key chain, accessible through the ubiquitous USB drive of any computer."
For more information, please call 888-ALERT-90 (888-253-7890) or visit ehealth@medicalert.org.
About MedicAlert
The MedicAlert Foundation is a non-profit healthcare informatics organization dedicated to providing services to our members that protect and save lives. MedicAlert(R) services are built around a repository of health information that enables members to manage their personal health records while maintaining security, privacy and confidentiality. As the trusted third party custodian of comprehensive personal health information, the MedicAlert(R) repository can connect to and provide critical medical information between patients, providers, payers, and first responders 24 hours a day anywhere in the world. The premium we place on patient confidentiality has earned the trust of 4 million members and the healthcare community worldwide.
MedicAlert(R) is committed to providing technology-based solutions and is an active member and a leader in developing interoperability standards with all the major Healthcare IT standards organizations. The MedicAlert(R) repository uses Web service interfaces to support standard Electronic Health Records (EHRs), including electronic drug prescriptions and for patient record interoperability. These activities will ensure the rapid development and deployment of standards to improve the quality of care, lower healthcare costs while increasing patient safety.
MedicAlert(R) is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1956 with a mission to protect and save lives, is headquartered in the United States and has international affiliates in nine countries. Additional information about MedicAlert(R) is available at www.medicalert.org.
About CapMed and Bio-Imaging Technologies, Inc.
CapMed, a division of Bio-Imaging Technologies, Inc., is based in Newtown, PA. The CapMed Personal Health Record(TM) (PHR) and Personal HealthKey(TM) provide hospitals and health systems, employers and pharmaceutical organizations with custom personal health management solutions and marketing tools to increase market share, reduce costs of care, improve patient-provider communications, and empower patients to be more active in personal health management. This is accomplished through a combination of personal health management tools, personalized education, and links to relevant community resources.
MedicAlert FoundationCONTACT: Ramesh Srinivasan of the MedicAlert Foundation, +1-209-669-2407,or rsrinivasan@medicalert.org
Web site: http://www.medicalert.org/