Technology giants Google and Microsoft have entered into the online healthcare biz with the launches of Microsoft HealthVault and Google Health. Both platforms allow anyone to create a free account, which they can update with personal medical information and family health history. Secured settings allow the user to keep their personal information public or private, depending on their preferences.
Aside from importing medical records, HealthVault and Google Health let users search for doctors and other health services that might be of interest. Digital devices, such as blood pressure monitors, that monitor your health and upload it to your physician are also in the works. This cuts time and money from routine office visits, hopefully making healthcare more efficient and affordable.
Microsoft’s HealthVault, which is currently in beta, has much more of a professional feel. Google is using their traditional simple layout with bubbly icons and lots of white space. Trustworthiness and credibility go a long way in the health care industry, even in design, and right now it looks like Google isn’t quite as far along in the development stage.
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