Resources for PHRs

Other Personal Health Record (PHR) Resources-

For more information and educational materials about Personal Health Records, please visit the following helpful links to non-profit and government Web sites:

• American Heart Association - www.americanheart.org . In addition to comprehensive information about heart health, in 2007, the American Heart Association launched the Blood Pressure Management Center, an online health management tool that was built on HealthVault - the Microsoft Corporations consumer health platform. Blood Pressure Management Center will allow consumers to track their health information online to help better manage their risk for heart disease and stroke, with an initial emphasis on managing high blood pressure.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - www.cdc.gov . The CDC provides comprehensive information about many health issues, and is a good tool for researching certain conditions.
• Medicare - www.MyMedicare.gov - My Medicare.gov is an internet portal allowing registered beneficiaries the ability to view claims, enrollment, deductibles, and address of record information. You can also choose a Part D Prescription drug plan from mymedicare.gov.
• MyHealtheVet - www.myhealth.va.gov - This is a personal health record specifically designed for, and used by, Veterans. It is a comprehensive and interactive tool for diagnoses, procedures and medications, including refill requests.
• My PHR - www.myphr.com - This website is provided as a free public service by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). It provides comprehensive information about personal health records.
• National Health Council - www.nationalhealthcouncil.org - The Council works with organizations across the country to find ways to improve health and health care for all people, particularly those with chronic diseases and/or disabilities.

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