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Welcome to HealthVault News, brought to you by the Microsoft HealthVault team. Each monthly issue will highlight the latest HealthVault platform developments and programs. We look forward to sharing exciting advances in our journey together to bring healthcare into the Internet age. AnnouncementsBe Well Fund recipients namedIn one of the most successful RFPs in company history, Microsoft named 15 recipients of its Be Well Fund out of nearly 200 proposals from leading academic and research organizations across the United States. In response to this strong interest, Microsoft increased award funding from $3 million to $4.5 million to bring these innovative ideas to market. The 15 recipients proposed inventive solutions that address vital issues such as childhood obesity, medication reconciliation, gathering and dissemination of mobile health information, diabetes management, and ways to help people manage their health more effectively. "The Be Well Fund winners share our vision of using the Internet to empower people to fully engage in managing their health and improving health outcomes," said Peter Neupert, corporate vice president of the Health Solutions Group at Microsoft Corporation. "We're excited to help these organizations turn their ideas into reality." SpotlightAmerican Heart AssociationThe American Heart Association developed the Blood Pressure Management Center with a goal to reduce uncontrolled high blood pressure by 25 percent by 2010. The Center accesses information from HealthVault to track blood pressure, as well as weight, physical activity, and more. Users can view their data in colorful charts and tables, and access related news and tips. Congratulations to the American Heart Association for providing an exceptional health solution to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Product and TechnicalHealthVault helps optimize security and privacyTwo of the biggest challenges facing the industry with respect to online health information are privacy and security. To this end, Microsoft developed HealthVault with a core commitment to privacy. Each HealthVault record is created and controlled by the user. Individuals decide what goes into their HealthVault record and who can access it on a case-by-case basis. Microsoft helps to protect health information in two ways: by factoring security and privacy throughout the development process, and by engaging in internal and external audits. The "minimal access" data model permits information to be shared only with user consent. HealthVault maintains a log each time a record is written, changed, or read, including a list of people authorized to view an individual's account. We isolate traffic in our data centers onto a virtually separate network, and our servers are housed in locked cabinets. Additionally, all data traffic is encrypted. Backup data is also encrypted, and its transportation is logged. Easy information exchange with DOPUSometimes it can be unnecessary or inconvenient to create an ongoing relationship between a HealthVault record and a clinical system. In such situations, institutions, laboratories or state agencies can give information to patients by simply using our new HealthVault Drop-off/Pick-up feature. MarketingMicrosoft HealthVault Logo Program for DevicesAs a part of the Microsoft HealthVault ingredient brand strategy, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Works with Microsoft HealthVault Logo Program for Devices. The logo, available in both black-and-white and four-color versions, differentiates health and fitness devices in the marketplace and gives consumers the confidence that the device has been tested to work with HealthVault. To take advantage of the device logo, a health and fitness device must pass a device certification test. Once certified, manufacturers can use the logo in marketing materials, advertising, retail point-of-purchase displays, Web, hardware, and packaging. How ToHow to qualify for the Microsoft HealthVault Logo Program1. Ensure compatibility. a. Self test. Download and run the self-test kit. b. Submit for independent testing. All HealthVault applications must be authorized by National Technical Systems (NTS). Learn how to submit devices to NTS. 2. Contact us at hvdevice@microsoft.com to request the Logo License Agreement. 3. Request the logo files and the usage guidelines by emailing hvbrand@microsoft.com In the KnowQ: I'm a certified Microsoft Partner. I'm building a software application for HealthVault. Can I refer to myself as a certified HealthVault developer? A: At this time, we certify only devices, not software applications or Solution Providers. Therefore, you may not refer to yourself or your company as a certified HealthVault developer. Q: What type of technical proficiency can I expect from the consultants listed on the Consultant Directory on MSDN? A: The Consultant Directory provides information on companies that have built HealthVault-compatible applications or device drivers successfully, and are eager to help you. Microsoft does not endorse the quality of these providers in any way and provides this list only for your convenience. Resources and Further InformationResourcesDownload the HealthVault Driver Development Kit (DDK) Download the HealthVault Self-test Kit For Further InfomationDevice Testing and Certification Questions |
In This Issue:AnnouncementsMicrosoft awards $4.5 million in one of its most successful RFPs ever
SpotlightThe American Heart Association introduces the Blood Pressure Management Center
Product and TechnicalLearn about optimization of privacy and security, and easy information exchange through "Drop-off/Pick-up"
MarketingWorks with Microsoft HealthVault Device Logo Program announced
How ToHow to put the power of the Microsoft HealthVault brand to work for you
In the KnowQuestions include developer certification and proficiency of consultants on the directory
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