Business
Aetna introduces PHR
NEWS IN BRIEF — Posted Dec. 4, 2006
Using technology created by one of its stand-alone businesses, Aetna is introducing an interactive personal health record that sends personalized messages and alerts to individual members and physicians.
Aetna's CareEngine System scans an individual's health data and claims information and then alerts members and physicians about possible urgent situations and opportunities to improve care, the company said.
In addition, the tool allows members to enter their personal health history into the system as CareEngine searches the additional information for opportunities to improve care, according to the company.
Aetna also said that beginning in 2007, all members will have access to a basic health history report automatically populated by each member's Aetna claim activity. The health history report is designed to allow members to coordinate care.
Note: This item originally appeared at http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2006/12/04/bibf1204.htm.