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From PR Newswire: Kaiser Permanente announced it is partnering with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in a project that will help inform Medicare beneficiaries about the benefits of using online health tools to manage their health. The pilot project, set to begin June 18, will promote the use of online personal health records (PHRs) to Medicare patients, as well as reporting on the use of such tools. Kaiser Permanente is a leader in online personal health management services. Already, over one million Kaiser Permanente members have accessed "Your Health Record" online at its Web site, kp.org. Currently, the organization has more than 1.4 million members connected online, more than any other integrated health system in the world. "Our online services help patients get better access to their health information, while making it more convenient for those who would rather not leave work or home to manage their health," says Kate Christensen, MD, medical director for kp.org. "In the KP system, a patient can view her cholesterol test online, talk with her doctor by e-mail about the result and treatment plan, and then join an online nutrition program. They can now access their personal health information by activating their account on kp.org and accessing "Your Health Record".
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