BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan 25, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- MedeFile
International, Inc. (OTCBB:MDFI), a leader in portable electronic medical
records management, today announced that it has signed a contract with Soren
Technology. MedeFile was chosen to become the exclusive Personal Health Record
vendor for Soren Technology's Suite of Electronic Health Records products and
the Soren Health Information Exchange.
In an effort to increase adoption of the Obama Administration's Health Care
reform, Soren Technology and MedeFile have partnered to offer health care
providers an almost no cost EHR alternative to their current antiquated paper
systems. The combined solution will provide patients access to their medical
information 24/7 through MedeFile's Personal Health Record systems.
Barry Dorfman, Chief Operating Officer, Soren Technology stated, "Health
care providers need to respond rapidly to changes in business and health care
delivery environments. Information systems and users of those systems must be
managed effectively to allow for meaningful information flow. Soren Technology
works closely with partners and the medical community to ensure that patient
information moves seamlessly between health care enterprises. Given the enormity
of the current issues facing health care, our services could not come at a
better time." Dorfman adds, "After extensive review of different
Personal Health Record providers in the market, we felt that MedeFile has the
complete package. MedeFile's ability to integrate with our suite of services is
extremely beneficial. They offer valuable tools that can increase patient
awareness, curb medical errors, dramatically reduce costs and keep patients
compliant in their medication regimen, all extremely important issues."
Both companies anticipate a roll out over the next 30 days. The project will
allow health care providers to utilize Soren's suite of EHR products at
virtually no charge. Soren's EHR includes electronic interchange for ordering
lab tests and E-prescribe, both are "Meaningful Use" components.
Another objective for "Meaningful Use" involves patient immediate
access to their medical records and MedeFile's program easily qualifies.
Additionally, all providers that use Soren Technology's suite of services and
deploy MedeFile's integrated application will be able to offer their patients
automatic enrollment in MedeFile's Personal Health Record portable account
system. MedeFile technology helps patients to be more proactive when it comes to
being knowledgeable about their health and accessibility wherever they may be.
The seamless integration allows members to easily access their medical history
as data automatically synchronizes from the EHR to the PHR safely and securely.
Both Soren Technology and MedeFile embrace and support the idea of a National
Health Information Exchange Organization (NHIEO) enabling the secure sharing of
all Electronic Health Records.
Milton Hauser, CEO of MedeFile International, Inc. states, "it is long
overdue for providers to have an effective choice of EHR services to bring them
in to the technology age. With SorenTech, providers now have that option. We are
very pleased and excited to be able to offer all health care providers this
technology and platform as well as have all of their patients be able to take
advantage of the PHR feature. We believe this relationship will create a better
health care environment. Together, we will help fill communication gaps between
the patient and the provider, educate patients to become more responsible, and
play a much more active role in their own health care."
About MedeFile International, Inc.
Headquartered in South Florida, MedeFile has developed a proprietary system for
gathering and digitizing medical records so that individuals can have a
comprehensive record of all of their medical visits. MedeFile's primary product
is the MedeFile system, a highly secure system for gathering and maintaining
medical records. The MedeFile system is designed to gather all of its members'
actual medical records and create a single, comprehensive medical record that is
accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Representing an advanced, yet easy-to-use, approach to portable, electronic
medical records management, MedeFile combines state-of-the-art technology and
the Internet to make medical data instantly accessible to each MedeFile
subscriber and his or her authorized health care providers from anywhere in the
world. In addition to accessing one's medical records through MedeFile's secure
Internet portal found at www.medefile.com, members can carry their entire
medical history and emergency information wherever they go on a unique device
called a MedeDrive -- a proprietary USB drive designed to be carried on a
keychain. The MedeDrive plugs into any USB port of a Windows-based PC; and
because MedeDrive automatically loads its own viewer, users do not require any
special programs or software to view data. MedeMobile provides on-the-go
subscribers with the ability to enjoy even greater flexibility and access to
their personal health information wherever and whenever they need it. MedeMinder
is an electronic "reminder service" that utilizes automated phone
service to assist its subscribers in remembering scheduled medication reminders,
doctor appointments, prescriptions refills, and other time-sensitive treatment
protocols. For more information about MedeFile and its annual subscription-based
programs, please visit www.medefile.com
