On Oct. 4, Microsoft Corp. launched Microsoft® HealthVault, a software and services platform aimed at helping consumers manage their health information. The company also announced the availability of HealthVault Search, a vertical health search tool designed to work with the platform. Accessible on the HealthVault web site, the search engine organizes the most relevant online health content, allowing people to refine searches faster and eventually connect them with HealthVault-compatible solutions.
The platform is based on compatible Internet and healthcare technology standards. Users create and control their record, decide what goes into it, and determine who can see the information on a case-by-case basis. Microsoft has pledged not to use health information for commercial purposes unless the user grants permission. Read the fact sheet.
