Hand-Held Health Care Reminder Devices Store Medical Information

A new health care idea has surfaced: a tiny mobile device that stores and uploads health information online. These small devices are being targeted for busy people who would appreciate a more efficient way to keep track of their health.

The gadgets can be used to record symptoms, storage of important health care information and to remind a user to take a pill, says the Sunday New York Times article.

If you are asking our opinion as to whether these devices will stick around long, we doubt it. With the price of the gizmos being about $200, it seems a little expensive for what it is.

There is, though, a software program that's compatible with mobile devices like the iPhone. That might be a good idea. Also, electronic medical information and health records will likely become more prevalent as time goes on. Maybe there will be a demand for these after all.

We'd probably be more on board if the devices helped people manage their health insurance plans. They could provide reminders about monthly premiums, let you do a quick check to see if a medical service or prescription drug is covered, or if a health care provider is in your health plan's network. We might be on to something