Pros: MediConnect Global is primarily a service for providing medical record retrieval for organizations. The service will take requests and track down copies of necessary medical records and provide responses digitally. HIPAA compliant site is secured with 128-bit encryption. The site is integrated with Google Health.

Cons: This service is available to lawyers, insurance brokers, underwriters, and individuals. Fees are per record and are not defined. Credit card information is required at sign up.

The Bottomline: MediConnect Global is a service for lawyers, insurance brokers, underwriters, and individuals to obtain copies of medical records from multiple providers. Rates are not clearly stated. Signup is free, but a credit card is required to obtain records.

Editor’s Rating:

Reviewed on December 15, 2009

Summary:
MediConnect Global provides a cost-effective solution for companies who require the retrieval of medical records. This process can be time consuming, especially when multiple files are needed. This service will track down the records, submit requests, and provide digital versions for the organization. Individuals may also use the service, but the cost is undefined. The site is secure and HIPAA compliant.



Features:
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Legal Services
MediConnect allows medical record retrieval to become a billable expense. Multiple spreadsheet options for data are available. Services for both defense and plaintiff are available.

Health Insurance Services
RapidRetrieve?, an online record retrieval system, can retrieve large numbers of records quickly and efficiently. These records are scanned and saved digitally online. MediConnect can also extract data and code it as needed. RapidReview™ organizes medical record processes. Special solutions for particular Health Payer needs are available.

Life Insurance Services
Services are available for carriers, BGA, and Agents for ordering, tracking, retrieving, and viewing digitized APS files.

Consumer Services
MediConnect offers medical record retrieval services for individuals. Unfortunately, pricing information is not available online and credit card information is required during signup.