Pros: The Smart PHR mimics a clipboard to display medical data in an easy to read and recognizable manner.

Cons: The level of access to records varies between membership levels. The high price tag of the Gold membership may be off-putting to subscribers.

The Bottomline: With a low-cost basic membership plan, Smart PHR could be a worthwhile option for patients who are looking for a basic way to manage and share their medical information.

Editor’s Rating:

Reviewed on May 17, 2012

Summary: The clipboard format of the Smart PHR makes it easy for patients and their authorized users to view and make changes to the most current medical data. Entry into the fields is permanent and has identifiers to let users know who made the changes.

Features:

Web-Based Health Record
As long as the user has access to the internet, she can get online to view the personal health record. Medical conditions, prescription drugs, surgeries, lab work and lifestyle routines can all be recorded and shared through the software.

Multiple User Support
The number of authorized users for Smart PHR depends on the membership level selected when signing up for the program. Three users are permitted on the bronze plan, seven users on silver plan and twenty-one users for the gold level plan.



Daily Tracking
Tracking tools are included to help patients monitor not only their medications, but when they are taking them and any noted side effects. Symptoms and blood levels can also be charted in the Smart PHR database.

Lifestyle Recommendations
Good health care also involves educating patients about how to take care of their bodies. Diet and physical activity recommendations based on lifestyle and health conditions are provided through the software.

Secured Information
All information on the Smart PHR is sent over an encrypted network to prevent unauthorized access of data. All data found in the personal health record meets HIPAA compliancy standards.

Generous Storage Capacities
The amount of online storage for a patient’s health care records depends on her membership level. Bronze members receive 10MB of storage space, silver members get 50MB of storage and 100MB of storage.

Automated Record Sharing
Records entered into the database are automatically populated to the patient’s clipboard. Authorized users can share medical information about the patient and coordinate health appointments.

Electronic Records Integration
Doctor’s offices that use electronic records may be able to import their data on a patient into her online personal health record. Continuity of care data is share to ensure the patient gets the best medical care possible.