Comments on: Dossia vs. Google and Microsoft PHRs: Similar Architecture, Different Business Model

By: xim1970

xim1970 — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:40:34 +0000

I have software that will analyze my meter and fill me in on anything I need. I don’t see the need to post it online for anyone. In fact, my doctor refuses to look at my readings online (I did this when I first got my Accu-Chek). I think he is right.
* What about device connectivity? Can I download my glucose meter data to the system, for example?

“As noted, as soon as these devices come available, Dossia will allow connections.”

Why would I download my information to Dossia anyway? I don’t see this as beneficial to me, because I already have software on my computer that will analyze and spit out reports that I can customize. What improvement on that system are they trying to do? Even if you don’t use software, you should be tracking your BG readings on a chart (like I used to do back in 1981), and I wouldn’t want to bother transferring that information to some online software company that seems to have dubious reasons for what they are doing.

BTW, (from PassportMD.com) “With two different plans PassportMD can fit into everyone’s schedule. First is our Independence Plan ($4.95/Month or $49.95/Year) designed for those who want to “Do It Themselves”, our second plan is the ConcierCare™ Plan($199.95/Year), this plan offers the services of a personal health concierge to each family member.”

Why would I pay additional money over my co-pay to get this information, when I can get this info by visiting my doctor (and getting answers to my questions for free, just by calling them)?

Great reporting Amy!
Mike C

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:53:29 +0000

I agree with Monica — until discriminating against people for “pre-existing” conditions is illegal (since that sort of discrimination is definitely immoral, unethical, and un-American), I wouldn’t want my medical records out there. I know firsthand how far the insurance companies are willing to go to save a few bucks — morals and scruples and basic regard for human life don’t remotely enter the picture.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:53:51 +0000

Is Colin Evans really a robot of some sort? He seems to be able to spit out marketing speak in response to queries without giving any useful answers. I understand Dossia is still in development and he may not have more specific answers to give, but it’s still kind of annoying and off-putting.

By: Vince Kuraitis

Vince Kuraitis — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:32:50 +0000

Amy, Great job…your targeted questions and Colin’s candid answers have put together the single best description I’ve ever read of what Dossia is really trying to accomplish.

By: whimsy2

whimsy2 — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:20:21 +0000

I think the march toward completely computerized medical records is very dangerous. We all know computers crash. Or get hacked into. Or natural disasters occur, causing widespread electrical failure (think New Orleans).

There should at least be some kind of backup safeguards. Like written records.

By: Monica

Monica — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:42:58 +0000

I am against electronic medical records until the Pre-existing condition clause is removed from US law.

If electronic records are implemented, the medical records will be searchable because of ocr (optical character recognition). This means that if you lose insurance, are changing jobs, or are applying for individual coverage, the health insurance companies can just search through the records for pre-existing conditions (ex. “diabetes”, “pre-cancerous growths”, “food allergies”), which pulls up pages like a search for a term on google does.

A lot of Americans would get flagged for pre-existing conditions that would of been missed through conventional searches.

Electronic records may be efficient and helpful, but not when it involves insurance companies.

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By: Scott K. Johnson

Scott K. Johnson — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:25:57 +0000

Amy, I really enjoyed your post over at the Diabetes OC Featured Blogger page today. Good stuff!