Pros: MedDataNet is the only product of its kind that allows emergency care responders to access a user’s medical data, history, and medications. MedDataNet products come in the form of a pendant or bracelet. The back side contains a six-digit access code that enables the user and medical providers to access their data via MedDataNet’s secure website. Licensed medical personnel must also input another six-digit provider password. Thus, your data is doubly secured by separate passwords.

Cons: In order to avail of this service, users must purchase one of the MedDataNet products. Products also require the purchase of MedDataNet’s network service. A one-year plan’s price range is from $39.99 to $99.99. If you’re not yet sure about your decision to purchase this product, MedDataNet is offering a free trial. However, you’re only limited to one page of their PHR software and this won’t provide enough information for making a sound decision.

The Bottomline: MedDataNet’s services are limited to users who have its pendants or bracelets. In addition, the company is marketing its PHR service as free yet there are network accessing charges that you have to pay in order to use the products. As such, it would be wise to fully explore the company’s website and look for information about its pricing structure. The software seems simple to use based on the tutorial available in MedDataNet’s website. However, full exploration of the software is not possible without making a purchase.

Editor’s Rating:

Reviewed on July 31, 2011

Summary:
MedDataNet PHR services are available to those who are wearing MedData alert products. The pendants or bracelets have a clear green cross symbol in front to alert medical personnel that the patient has a serious medical condition. They are also inscribed with an access code at the back so that the patient’s medical records can be retrieved. In addition, licensed medical personnel have to input an additional provider-specific password to ensure the security of your data. While the PHR service itself is marketed as free, additional fees must be paid for network access and product purchase.



Features:
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MedData Alert Products
MedData products come in different styles for men, women, and kids. Styles include stainless steel pendants, jewelry bracelets, and sports bands. All of the products are hypoallergenic. Some models have an on-board computer chip for data storage, while some have a six-digit access code for Medpage storage via the Internet. Others, on the other hand, have both features.

PHR
Patients may upload their photo for identification reasons. Allergies, blood type, insurance information, health conditions, healthcare providers, and medications may be recorded. Organ donor instructions, emergency contacts, and living wills may additionally be stored.

Women’s Health Tools
MedData provides special tools for recording women-specific data like menstrual history, mammogram results, Pap test results, ultrasound results, and pregnancy history.

Family Records
Up to seven family member accounts may be added and managed.

Emergency Access
Users have the option of authorizing emergency personnel to access your records. If granted access, emergency personnel may view a read-only form of your records.