WellPoint, WebMD deal to boost options.WellPoint Noun 1. wellpoint - a perforated tube driven into the ground to collect water from the surrounding area well point tube, tubing - conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases Inc. reached a deal with WebMD WebMD is a medical and wellness information service, primarily known for its public internet site, which provides health information, a symptom checklist, pharmacy information, a place to store personal medical information, and an online community with over 140 moderated expert-led Corp. that will offer more health information and personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. options on the Web for its 28.5 million members living across the country, WellPoint announced. Under the agreement, WellPoint will integrate some of WebMD's functions into its personalized Web site, giving its members access to services like the Healthwise Knowledgebase, which provides information about self-care self-care n. The care of oneself without medical, professional, or other assistance or oversight. , medications, conditions and other information and a Personal Health Record, with which members can store self-reported health information with ongoing medical claims to create a portable health profile. "WebMD is a recognized leader in this business," said WellPoint Spokesman Jim Kappel Kappel can mean: In Switzerland:
The two companies agreed to a three-year partnership, however financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
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