Microsoft, Social Security Administration partner on PHR work

Microsoft has entered into an agreement with the Social Security Administration to test the use of Microsoft’s HealthVault application in the SSA disability determination process. Microsoft and the SSA will develop a technical prototype that will facilitate the delivery of health information to the SSA and the National Health Information Network (NHIN). Microsoft will also collaborate with the agency to study existing personal health record standards, gaps in those standards and options for filling those gaps.

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Microsoft, Social Security Administration partner on PHR work