Pros: Avado is a unique health record tool that lets users achieve two things: (1) track and manage their own health and (2) establish a patient-personal provider partnership. Users can get one-on-one support from their healthcare providers. Integrated calendar alerts members to a medication schedule, appointment, or other tasks. User-friendly app is easy to navigate. Members can access their personal health records, even when on the move, from any web browser or Internet-connected iPhone. Option to integrate personal health records with provider’s electronic health record systems is also available. Use of the Avado online health record service costs $0.

Cons: Users have to convince their care givers to adopt the system before they can enjoy its full benefits. The $0 service charge is not set in stone. The company has announced it will charge members in the future for use of its services and advanced features. The site has not specified its security features and whether the features adhere to HIPAA and HITECH regulations for maintaining privacy and security of patient information.

The Bottomline: Avado is a well thought-out healthcare management system that allows users to self-track personal health as well as receive remote monitoring from their healthcare givers. Members receive no charge for using the services. However, both patient and provider have to adopt the system in order for the member to reap the program’s full benefits.

Editor’s Rating:

Reviewed on July 9, 2011

Summary:
Avado is a patient-centric health record tool that allows users to connect with their health care provider via any web browser. Developed in 2010, the Avado connected health record system is targeted for people who want an all-around healthcare management solution. In the program, individuals work hand-in-hand with their providers towards wellness. The solution offers three core features: personal health record tools, calendar, and patient-provider messaging system. Avado has declared the services free for a year since launch. Afterwards, Avado may charge members for services and features.



Features:
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Track and Maintain Health Record
The Avado personal health record tool features dashboards that people can use to record and track health history. They can also use it to monitor their health. There are many types of specialized information covered (e.g., immunizations, lab results, and surgeries) and you can access all of them in one place. You can also record and chart vital statistics such as blood pressure and blood sugar level, weight, exercise, and sleep.



Health Calendar
This integrated alert system is missing in many personal health record systems online. With Avado Connected Health Record tool, you’ll never lose sight of your wellness goal and ever miss medications and appointments with your health care providers again. The health calendar alerts you to the health tasks you have entered. You can also integrate care-specific reminders from your healthcare providers (e.g., attend an appointment, track blood sugar level, etc.) into your calendar.

Messaging System
Avado is also unique its integration of a full messaging system that allows patient and provider to communicate via e-mail. Users can connect with their healthcare providers to report health concerns or to receive recommendations and reminders directly from the application.