Microprocessor increases versatility of personal health card
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STMicroelectronics is to produce the iChip microprocessor for a multipurpose electronic health card which securely maintains an individual's personal health record and also provides a payment option.
LifeNexus' Personal Health Card incorporates the iChip, (individually Controlled health information platform). According to the company, this utilises mobile server technology embedded on a chip card which is both encrypted and password protected, providing a secure environment to store comprehensive health information.
Christopher Maus, ceo of LifeNexus said that the cards could provide physicians with potentially life saving information from a computer chip on a card. "When consumers are in control over their personal health records, the exchange of health information becomes considerably more convenient and secure," said Maus. "An optional traditional payment card feature is available, giving individuals extraordinary flexibility. The consumer ensures privacy between themselves and their healthcare provider through consumer authorised access."
Information is stored on the card instead of a web based server, eliminating consumer concerns about storing sensitive data on an unrelated third party web server, while also supporting the adoption of electronic medical records by their health care providers.
