WASHINGTON – AARP on Tuesday announced the launch of AARP Health Record. By connecting with Microsoft HealthVault, it enables people over 50 to store their personal health information in a secure, central location and share it selectively with caregivers and family members.
Officials say Health Record, which is offered free to AARP members, makes it easy to create and maintain security-enhanced, up-to-date electronic records that can be accessed from an Internet connection. By storing all of their health information in one location, members can partner more effectively with their doctors and other healthcare providers, be better prepared for emergencies and reduce wasteful and redundant paperwork.
HealthVault account holders can select among hundreds of connected health and wellness applications to monitor chronic conditions and share data with their doctors, or track progress against wellness or fitness goals. For example, AARP members will be able to import prescription history from a HealthVault-connected pharmacy – such as CVS Caremark or Walgreens – into their AARP Health Record, or choose to enter prescriptions manually.
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