MedicAlert’s Health Enhancement System is designed to help patients keep track of their health. It uses voice and text prompts to guide patients through a three minute procedure to collect information such as weight, blood pressure and answers to disease specific questions.
After each session, the information is automatically transmitted to the patient’s personal electronic health record (EHR) stored in MedicAlert’s repository. This information can then be made available to the patient, their physician and any designated family members. If the information indicates a need for intervention of if the patient forgets to use the system when prompted, they are contacted by MedicAlert to determine an appropriate course of action.
The new system is designed to reduce the chance of hospitalization and improve the quality of life for those living with a chronic illness, allowing patients to remain independent and in the comforts of their own home.