Pros: Easy to use interface allows members to easily enter medical data in multiple categories. This personal health record tool is free to Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield members. Easy communication with health providers is available through the program.

Cons:This service is only available to Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield members. There are no trackers, calculators, or other unique tools within the software. If users change insurance, they must save the data as a pdf. They will no longer be able to use the service.

The Bottomline:My Health Record is an easy-to-use personal health record tool. Only Empire BCBS members may utilize this free service. Basic categories are provided for entering medical data for individuals or families.

Editor’s Rating: (3 out o 5)

Reviewed on August 31, 2009

Summary:
My Health Record from Empire BCBS is an online PHR tool for organizing and maintaining medical records. Basic categories are provided and information entry is easy. The program can be integrated with claims so that doctor visits, prescriptions and other information is automatically added to the record.



Features:
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Clear Categories
Enter doctor visits, conditions, medications, allergies, surgeries, immunizations, tests, and more to your record.



Sensitive Information
My Med Box contains categories for medications, immunizations, and alerts & allergies. Easy-to-use interface allows users to enter the drug name, prescribing physician, Rx#, pharmacy name and phone, number of refills, and directions.

Automatic Entry
With permission, BCBS can automatically update your record using your insurance claim data.

Communication with Doctors
Users may grant healthcare providers the permission to access their health records. With this permission, users can send messages and questions to doctors. Healthcare providers with permission may also add notes to the record to make it a complete resource.