Pros: The HealthCare Portfolio can be used anywhere at ease simply by inserting the USB flash drive into a computer. It can run on both Windows (98, 2000, XP, Vista) and MACs.

Cons: The Electronic HealthCare Portfolio costs $49.95 with an additional $4.50 as shipping and handling costs.

The Bottomline: HealthCare Portfolio is an easy-to-use, secure and ‘portable’ health information manager. It provides multiple storage and access capabilities for quick access to information by family members, hospitals, and healthcare providers that have your consent.

Editor’s Rating:

Reviewed on July 10, 2011

Summary:
Healthcare Portfolio is a comprehensive, easy-to-use personal health records organizer (PHR) that comes on a Medical Alert USB flash drive. From maintaining medical history and current health conditions to medications and supplements, from information regarding healthcare providers to test results, it is a complete medical journal that supports the needs, experiences and values of patients on a personal level.



Features:
____________________________________________________________

The HealthCare Portfolio is an indispensable resource for individuals and families as well as healthcare providers. It provides background medical information during emergencies, doctor visits and provides reminders for routine tests and check-ups.

Portability:
The HealthCare Portfolio is portable and can be stored in multiple locations: on your Medical Alert flash drive, desktop computer, laptop, or private Internet storage site for ease of use and accessibility. You can connect the HealthCare Portfolio Flash drive to any personal computer with a USB port and is compact, secure and fast. It has 1GB of storage capacity and you can easy download your medical test results and data to your Flash drive keeping your medical information updated.



Ease of Use:
The HealthCare Portfolio displays information in ‘Profiles’ that cover specific areas such as medications, medical history, healthcare providers, etc. to provide convenience. Data entry is quite simple and quick and the profile design allows easier tracking of information.

Choose your PHR style:
The Portfolio is available in both the electronic version and hard copy version. The electronic version can be installed in a few minutes and includes pre-designed, user-friendly forms. It is very easy to update your medical information and maintain a comprehensive healthcare profile. With a click of a mouse, you can update, display, save or print the required information. On the other hand, the hardcopy version is an easy-to-use manual version available in a special portfolio binder with plastic cover inserts to protect all of your information.