MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc., today announced they are partnering with Microsoft Corp. to transform the health care experience, making it easier for consumers to securely store, access and share their health information using Microsoft HealthVault.

HealthVault enables consumers to store their individual health data or their whole family’s health records—in one secure location. Consumers have complete control over their information and can enable others to view their health data. Using HealthVault, consumers can access medical, pharmacy, physician, health plan, lab data, dental, radiology, and fitness data and can even upload information from medical devices such as heart rate monitors.

Members who receive pharmacy benefits through MedImpact will have the ability to easily view their prescription information integrated with other health information. Putting this access at the consumer’s fingertips will help streamline health care delivery and will empower consumers to make informed and timely choices. These services are expected to be available in the summer of 2009.

“MedImpact’s adoption of web-based health care will help individuals become more actively engaged in managing their health, and the health of their family members,” said Dr. James Mault, of Microsoft’s Health Solutions Group. He added that, “MedImpact and HealthVault represent a new generation of consumer-centric health care services that can empower individuals and their health providers to make informed and cost-effective decisions about care and wellness.”

As members of the Center for Health Transformation (CHT), MedImpact and Microsoft are committed to making it easier for consumers to proactively manage their health. Health plans, health care providers, pharmacies, and employers all benefit when consumers have the information they need to manage their health. For example, consumers with a chronic condition such as hypertension can share real-time blood pressure readings which streamlines communication and reduces overall cost—so that everyone in the health care continuum benefits.

“We are excited to partner with Microsoft to put the power of information at the fingertips of the consumer. This transformation will bring even greater benefits and value to our clients and to the members they serve,” said Dale Brown, senior vice president at MedImpact.

About MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.

Headquartered in San Diego, MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc., is the nation's largest pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company that does not sell drugs. Founded in 1989, the company currently serves more than 30 million individuals nationwide. MedImpact clients include Fortune 500 corporations and employers, unions, managed care organizations, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, as well as local, state and federal employee programs. MedImpact bases its success on delivering innovative products and services designed to lower overall client cost while increasing member satisfaction and quality of care.

About the Center for Health Transformation

The Center for Health Transformation is a high-impact collaboration of private and public sector leaders committed to creating a 21st Century Intelligent Health System that saves lives and saves money for all Americans. For information about the ePrescribing white paper, go to www.healthtransformation.net.