The tool, which is free to AARP members, enables users to enter, store and edit their personal health information in a central location and to share it selectively with caregivers, family members, physicians and other healthcare providers.
AARP Health Record connects to Microsoft HealthVault, a privacy- and security-enhanced online platform that enables individuals to compile and store personal health information from multiple sources in a single location. According to the report, HealthVault account holders can select among hundreds of connected health and wellness applications to monitor chronic conditions and share data with their physicians, or track progress against wellness or fitness goals.
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