Microsoft Corp.
and TracFone Wireless on Thursday announced a collaboration that will
bring the benefits of smartphone technology and services to underserved
and high-risk populations through a new mobile health management
solution offered through providers and insurers. This approach expands
on Microsoft’s commitment to healthcare and TracFone’s
telecommunications expertise as the largest Lifeline provider and
prepaid wireless leader. Microsoft and TracFone will work with Health
Choice Network (HCN), a Miami-based company that manages and connects a
network of community health centers with more than 760,000 patients in
17 states, to conduct a pilot project where HCN will provide smartphones
to diabetes patients to help them better manage their care.
Windows Phone and TracFone services will
connect data, devices and people to drive better patient engagement and
health outcomes in a HIPAA-enabled environment. Read More
