Birmingham, AL, November 14, 2007
PointClear Solutions Plays Key Role in the Development of CapMed PHR used by the Microsoft HealthVault Platform
In Case of Emergency Personal Health Record (icePHR™) Technology Allows Consumers to Connect and Manage Health Information
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Nancy Wagnon
Wagnon & Associates
205-323-7333
PointClear Solutions, a professional IT, software development and user experience consulting firm and CapMed development partner, announces their participation in the development and release of the "In Case of Emergency Personal Health Record" (icePHR™).
As a leading firm in the field of usability practice and innovative technology solutions, PointClear Solutions was hired by CapMed to assist in the development of a more user and customer friendly icePHR™. Through usability surveys and software development expertise, PointClear Solutions was able to deliver a unique solution to the icePHR™ development.
CapMed was selected by Microsoft to offer their solution to millions through Microsoft HealthVault Platform. As of October 4, 2007, the program is now accessible through Microsoft Corp.'s new online consumer platform, HealthVault (http://www.healthvault.com). CapMed is a leader in the development of personal health records software.
As a leading firm in the field of usability practice with a product based approach to software development, PointClear Solution's role in the development of the icePHR™ included the:
- technical architecture design
- implementation of a software solution
- deployment of the application to a scalable, secure environment
- support of the application in a live environment
- development of the strategic technology decisions in order to achieve their business goals
Lee Farabaugh, Director of Usability, said, "By combining these development strategies, we were able to deliver a product that is compelling and unique in the marketplace."
"Helping CapMed develop these personal health record tools has been the focus and passion of most our team over the past year or so, and we are all extremely excited to see it getting launched to the real world--as part of the new Microsoft Health solution, no less," said Dr. Neal Evans, Chief Technology Officer, PointClear Solutions.
What is icePHR™?
icePHR™ is a core HealthVault service designed to help consumers connect with and manage personal health information to achieve greater control of their health and wellness. The icePHR™ allows consumers to update personal health information through a secure, password-protected, personalized website accessible from any computer. Consumers receive a unique web address for accessing securely stored information, and providing access to emergency personnel for themselves and up to 10 family members.
About PointClear Solutions Inc., and CapMed: PointClear Solutions, based in Birmingham, AL, is a professional IT services firm delivering software products aimed at solving core business problems, improving the user and customer experience, and redefining business processes by applying technology in innovative ways.
CapMed, a division of Bio-Imaging Technologies, Inc., (NASDAQ / NMS: BITI) is based in Newtown, PA. The CapMed Personal Health Record™ (PHR) and Personal HealthKey™ provide hospitals and health systems, employers and pharmaceutical organizations with custom personal health management solutions and marketing tools to increase market share, reduce costs of care, improve patient-provider communications, and empower patients to be more active in personal health management.
PointClear Solutions, Inc.
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Birmingham, Alabama 35203
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