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| − | '''Microsoft HealthVault''' is a cloud-based platform designed to put people in control of their health data. It helps people collect, store, and share health information with family members and participating healthcare providers. It connects with a variety of third-party applications and devices to help people manage their fitness, diet, and health data. It offers a privacy- and security-enhanced foundation on which a broad ecosystem of solution providers, device manufacturers, and developers build innovative new health and wellness management solutions. <ref name="HealthVault"> Microsoft HealthVault https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/healthvault/dn798973/</ref>
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| − | HealthVault enables a connected ecosystem that currently includes more than 300 applications and more than 80 connected health and fitness devices in the U.S. <ref name="HealthVault"> Microsoft HealthVault https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/healthvault/dn798973/</ref>
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| − | == History ==
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| − | '''HealthVault''' is a free personal health record (PHR) system with a web based and mobile platforms started in 2007 by Microsoft cooperation. It was originally designed to be used in the United States only but in 2010 it developer expanded it use the United Kingdom. The system allows users to store their health and fitness data. The system interoperate with other wearable healthcare devices (like watches) thereby allowing for the transfer of health and fitness data into the individual HealthVault record. It also allows for the bidirectional storage of medical imaging records. Users are required to create an user’s account.
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| − | <ref name="Microsoft HealthVault"> Microsoft HealthVault https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_HealthVault/</ref>
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| − | == Principles ==
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| − | == Features ==
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| − | HealthVault, allows a user to keep his or her personal health information in one place, online, and available to him or her at anytime. HealthVault provides users with the ability to connect to their health record via apps and personal health devices.
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| − | *Apps: HealthVault can connect with over 120 different apps. Examples include: Microsoft Health, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Aetna Personal Health Record, and Louisiana Healthcare Connections. <ref name="features">https://account.healthvault.com/us/en-US/Directory?target=Applications&SearchType=ViewAll</ref>
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| − | *Personal Health Devices: HealthVault can connect with over 251 different devices such as scales, blood pressure monitors, FitBit, and blood glucose meters.<ref name="features">https://account.healthvault.com/us/en-US/Directory?target=Devices&SearchType=ViewAll</ref>
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| − | Information and data from these apps and devices can be managed and tracked via your HealthVault record.
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| − | The list below shows the different details that HealthVault can keep track of:
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| − | * Medications
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| − | ** CVS Pharmacy offers connection of your prescriptions to your HealthVault: Your CVS/pharmacy prescription history (up to the previous 18 months) will be sent to your HealthVault record once you complete the connection process. Future updates to your prescription history will be made to your HealthVault record on a daily basis. New prescription information will be sent to your HealthVault record within 48 hours of in-store pickup. <ref name="Connect My CVS Pharmacy> Connect My CVS/pharmacy Prescriptions to My Microsoft HealthVault Record https://www.cvs.com/msnhealthvault/msnhealth_authentication_info.jsp</ref>
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| − | * Allergies
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| − | * Health history
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| − | * Fitness
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| − | * Blood pressure
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| − | * Lab results
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| − | * Conditions and illnesses
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| − | * X-rays, scans, and other images
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| − | * Health and wellness data. <ref name="features">https://www.healthvault.com/us/en/overview</ref>
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| − | HealthVault also allows a user to:
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| − | * be prepared for upcoming doctor appointments by bringing current medication and allergy lists
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| − | * have health data readily available for emergency responders
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| − | * obtain health records, lab results and medication histories from health centers a user visits
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| − | * monitor health and fitness goals. <ref name="features"/>
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| − | HealthVault provides users with the ability to connect to their health record via apps and personal health devices.
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| − | **Apps: Over 120 apps, including
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| − | == References ==
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| − | == Implementations ==
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| − | == External Links ==
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| − | * [https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/healthvault/dn798973 HealthVault: a platform for connected health information and innovation]
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