New Idea: Hand Held Medical Information Storage Device

Here's a new idea in health care: a little mobile device that lets you store health information and upload it online. The devices are aimed at people who are on the go and need to an easy way to manage 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.

Will this be a potential new trend in the industry? We would highly doubt it. The going rate for one of these things is around $200 - and it just doesn't seem worth it.

Although, there is a software program that exists that is compatible with mobile devices, such as the iPhone. That might prove handy. In addition, electronic medical info and health records will probably become more rampant as time moves on. There could possible be a need for these in the big picture.

If the devices were capable of managing health plans, it would seem more popular. It would be nice if they could remind you of monthly payments, or allow you to check to see if your plan covers a specific prescription or procedure, or even if you are looking for a provider in your network. This could actually work…