Under its CareWise brand name, SHPS says the health portal will provide a one-stop, integrated web experience that empowers consumers to enroll in benefits, manage their personal health and health spending accounts and evaluate physicians and hospitals.
The CareWise Health Portal aims to provide extensive health tools and content, including multiple health risk assessments, a personal health diary, exercise and nutrition guidance, a medical appointment manager, a personal health record management tool and secure messaging for two-way dialogue with physicians.
The portal experience is described as highly interactive and highly personalized. As the consumer interacts with the portal, the tools and content are customized to the specific user.
There are two key features that differentiate the CareWise Health Portal from other web-based health services in this emerging market, explained Mike Brennan, corporate vice president.
First, the CareWise Health Portal provides consumers with direct access to a comprehensive suite of health services that SHPS has provided for decades, including a 24-hour nurseline, the ability to manage chronic diseases and track spending account claims and balances. Furthermore, it assists consumers through real-life events with a high degree of personalization based upon health interests.
The CareWise Health Portal is currently available for large employers, health plans and third party administrators for spring 2006 implementation, and can be branded for each organization. The portal can also be configured to meet the needs of specific user populations, including employees, health plan members and retirees.
