Pros: CapMed PHR offers a secure suite of tools for users: The Personal Health Record CD-ROM which may be installed on a personal computer; the Personal HealthKey contained on a USB thumb drive, the online PHR Internet application. The variety of options allows users to choose the way they wish to use and store health information. The CD-ROM allows for storage on your personal hard drive. HealthKey users can carry their encrypted, password-protected data with them. The application and data are stored directly on the USB. The online PHR, securely stores your data with Microsoft HealthVault technology. All of the tools are easy to use and up-to-date medical information is immediately accessible.

Cons: For those who are computer illiterate, this may seem intimidating. The software is easy to use, but depending on which tool is chosen, may require installation and setup. Not all healthcare agencies and providers have the CapMed software available in-house. This may cause some difficulties in accessing data from their offices. An annual subscription purchase of $19.95 per family is necessary.

The Bottomline: An easy-to-use service that is effective and affordable, CapMedPHR provides multiple tools for tracking, storing, and sharing personal and family health information. All tools are secure so that health information remains private.

Editor’s Rating:

Reviewed on July 19, 2009

Summary:
CapMed PHR provides tools that allows subscribers to manage, track, and share personal health and medical information. Users may create, upload, share and print health reports and health summaries. The online PHR provides health education content, graphing programs for tracking health changes, and reminders for health related activities. This service allows subscribers to always have up-to-date medical and health information available, allowing for continuity of care. For increased accessibility, try CapMed icePHR with a handy mobile component.



Features:
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Share Information: With CapMedPHR, users can print health reports, share information with hospitals, emergency personnel, doctors, friends or family. Useful in emergency situations, specialist visits, and general medical situations, the PHR ensures that the latest and most accurate information is at your fingertips.

Tracking: Tracking features of CapMedPHR provide users with health summaries which can be shared with doctors and hospitals for quick diagnoses on specific medical complaints.

Store and Categorize Health Information: With CapMedPHR, users can store health information and categorize as health conditions, emergency information, procedures, allergies, provider visits, medications, and more.



Set Alerts: Users can set alerts to inform them of any future health related occurrences such as doctor appointments, health checkups, vaccinations, prescription expiration dates etc.

View Health Information: CapMedPHR also allows users to view vital health information in the form of graphs to observe and record progress (blood sugar, weight, etc.).

Cost Effective: With a special price of $19.95/yr users can try out the service with the safety net of a 30 day money-back guarantee.

Safe and Secure: With advanced security measures provided by Microsoft HealthVault and guaranteed adherence to the privacy policy, users can be absolutely certain that the stored data will only be seen by providers that users authorize.