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Derek Brown Glen Brandow
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 Quest Diagnostics, the world’s leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, today introduced Gazelle, a secure mobile health application that allows users to receive their Quest Diagnostics lab results and manage their personal health information directly from their Blackberry, Apple iPhone and soon, Google Android, smartphones. With Gazelle, users can see, store and share their vital health information with ease and security while on the go. Patients can request and receive their Quest Diagnostics laboratory results directly to their smartphone using Gazelle in 33 states and the District of Columbia. Gazelle allows a patient to easily share up-to-date medical information. Lab test results can be conveniently e-mailed or faxed directly from a smartphone to physicians or other caregivers. In the event of an emergency, first responders can gain immediate access to critical healthcare information. Gazelle integrates easily with the Quest Diagnostics Care360 platform, which already connects 160,000 physicians, and allows doctors to send Quest Diagnostics laboratory results directly to Gazelle. In the coming months, Quest Diagnostics plans to add features, including integration with personal health and wellness devices, compatibility with other leading health applications, treatment programs for specific disease states and medical reminders. In addition, Quest Diagnostics has announced national availability of its Mobile Appointment Scheduling application, which allows patients to schedule appointments at any Quest Diagnostics patient service center directly from their Blackberry or Apple iPhone. |
Surya Mohapatra, Ph.D., Chairman and CEO of Quest Diagnostics
“Quest Diagnostics is committed to empowering patients with the vital information they need in order to take personal responsibility for their health. Gazelle is secure, is private, and it helps patients to make meaningful improvements to their health.”
- An easy way to store and manage health information, including vital statistics, medical history and provider and insurance details
- The ability, in 33 states and the District of Columbia, to automatically receive Quest Diagnostics laboratory results
- An optional wallet card instructing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel how to access Gazelle in the event of an emergency
- A gateway that welcomes new applications from third party developers, including a Diabetes care plan coming soon from Keas, an interactive health engagement company
- A highly secure platform provided by mobile transaction pioneer C-SAM
- The Gazelle application for Blackberry or for Apple iPhone can be downloaded at www.gazelleapp.com or at iTunes
- Open the application and:
- Enter the Quest Diagnostics account user name and password in the appropriate fields and follow the instructions to begin entering medical information
- If you don’t have a Quest Diagnostics User Account, click on the ‘I don’t have a Quest Diagnostics Account’ link and the application will provide step-by-step instructions on creating a Quest Diagnostics User Account and entering medical information
- Search “Quest Diagnostics” keyword on App Store or AppWorld
- Patients can either download the Mobile Appointment Scheduling application at www.questdiagnostics.com or search “Quest Diagnostics” keyword on App Store or AppWorld