Healthwise

The patient of the future will require access to a level of clinical knowledge not previously available to nonprofessionals. That level of knowledge is needed to support the patient both as a primary provider of care and as a full partner (with his doctors) in making medical decisions. The Healthwise Knowledgebase^TM can support the patient of the future, today. The Healthwise Knowledgebase^TM has been licensed by hospitals, employers, health plans, and government agencies for use in Web sites, nurse call centers, Intranets, and independent information stations to help patients become informed partners in medical decisions. The Healthwise Knowledgebase^TM content includes 30,000 pages of succinct, potent, medical knowledge on hundreds of medical topics. It is evidence-based and reviewed by national and international experts in virtually all medical specialties. The Healthwise Knowledgebase^TM provides the opportunity for physicians anywhere to write information prescriptions to their patients and be confident that the information received is accurate, up-to-date, and written in understandable language.

Healthwise won the following awards in the Games:

Washington, DC (April 28, 1998):

• Outstanding Quality Award
• I Did My Homework Award

Philadelphia, PA (May 27-28, 1998):

• Next in Line for the Special Award for Quality Evaluation

Contact information:

Ruth Brittenham
Conference Coordinator
Healthwise Inc.
2601 North Bogus Basin Road
Boise, ID 83701-1989

Phone: (208) 345-1161
Fax: (208) 345-1897

E-Mail: RBrittenham@Healthwise.org
Web: http://www.healthwise.org/

http://odphp.osophs.dhhs.gov/confrnce/partnr98/Showcase/healthwise.htm