Online Tools that Organize Health Records with Ease It used to be that patients rarely had
access to personal health records— thick files tucked away in heavy file cabinets. Today patients can access personal health information in minutes, thanks to online “patient portals” offered by a growing number of hospitals and clinics. While patient portals are becoming common, tools to track health records across multiple hospitals, devices and family members are not as much (yet). How do people manage multiple health records, chronic conditions, or care from holistic providers outside the hospital system? Here are tools that track and store electronic health records for your family with ease. Peace-of-mind with less paperwork—sign me up STAT.
Personal Health Records Apple Health Records, free Apple launched Health Records to give iPhone and iPad users the ability to
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track health records across multiple hospital systems. Health Records uses healthcare-industry tech to communicate securely with the health system or clinic’s records through a direct, encrypted connection. In order to use Health Records, your hospital or clinic must participate. Local providers currently onboard include Sharp Healthcare and UC San Diego Health. Learn more and check the frequently updated list of participating hospitals and clinics at https://support.apple. com/en-us/HT208680.
Family Health Records or Multiple Chronic Conditions CapzulePHR, free Need to track records for multiple health conditions or a house full of people? With the capacity to store records for up to six family members, CapzulePHR allows users to share health data between
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devices, communicate with healthcare providers, keep track of appointments and medications, and create QR codes for first responders. Spreadsheet devotees can import files from other devices to create charts and graphs, which can also be shared with providers. Cloud backups, including Google Drive and Dropbox integration, add a layer of reassurance. www.capzule.com
New and Expectant Moms Mahmee, subscription-based Between prenatal visits, specialist appointments, and support from labor and delivery pros, health records pile up during pregnancy and postpartum. Millions of new moms have health records scattered across multiple providers, putting them at risk of dangerous healthcare gaps during a vulnerable life stage, says Melissa Hanna, CEO and cofounder of Mahmee. “We give you a