Mayo Clinic and Microsoft Corp. have launched Mayo Clinic Health Manager, an online application that provides people with a secure place to store medical information and receive individualized health guidance and recommendations.
This interactive functionality extends the capabilities of traditional personal health records, using an individual’s health information to generate customized recommendations based on the clinical expertise of Mayo Clinic on which they can act to better manage their health and the health of their families.
Powered by Microsoft HealthVault, Mayo Clinic Health Manager allows users to store copies of their health records obtained from their providers, health plans, pharmacies, schools, government, or employers; upload information from home health devices like blood glucose monitors and digital scales; and share information with caregivers. The service uses this information to deliver reminders and recommendations specific to each family member’s life stage and health status. As users enter more personal health information, Mayo Clinic Health Manager delivers more specific and customized recommendations.
In its initial offering, Mayo Clinic Health Manager will include tools and features that help manage pediatric wellness including immunizations, adult wellness, pregnancy, and asthma. Additional features will be incorporated to help users manage Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Mayo Clinic and Microsoft will work to add new functionality and health guidance.
The health guidance was developed, reviewed, and approved by a team of health care experts at Mayo Clinic and will be updated regularly to reflect best practices in health care. The technology was built on the Microsoft HealthVault platform, a security-enhanced online environment. Consumers can learn more about Mayo Clinic Health Manager and create their accounts at www.mayoclinic.com.