Quest Diagnostics adds Microsoft HealthVault support
Laboratory information system developer Quest Diagnostics reported that it will enable patients and their physicians to share diagnostic laboratory test results using Microsoft HealthVault’s personal health record application.
The connection will enable clinicians who use Quest Diagnostics’ Care360 physician portal to securely transfer, at a patient’s request, diagnostic laboratory test results in a HIPAA-compliant format into the patient’s protected account. Patients will be able to use their HealthVault account to access current and historical diagnostic laboratory records from their physicians.
“Consumers need to be able to access and take control of their health information, in order to best manage their health and the health of their families,” said David Cerino, general manager of consumer health, Microsoft Health Solutions Group. “Lab results are one piece of the puzzle necessary to give people a complete picture of their health, which we are now able to deliver securely through the connection between Quest Diagnostics and HealthVault.”
The connection will enable clinicians who use Quest Diagnostics’ Care360 physician portal to securely transfer, at a patient’s request, diagnostic laboratory test results in a HIPAA-compliant format into the patient’s protected account. Patients will be able to use their HealthVault account to access current and historical diagnostic laboratory records from their physicians.
“Consumers need to be able to access and take control of their health information, in order to best manage their health and the health of their families,” said David Cerino, general manager of consumer health, Microsoft Health Solutions Group. “Lab results are one piece of the puzzle necessary to give people a complete picture of their health, which we are now able to deliver securely through the connection between Quest Diagnostics and HealthVault.”