The document discusses a proposed patient-controlled health assessment software called MEDTALK. MEDTALK would allow patients to input their health information, prioritize their concerns, and control how their data is stored and shared. It would translate patients' descriptions of their symptoms into medical terminology to facilitate communication with providers. The goal of MEDTALK is to give patients more ownership over their healthcare and increase engagement, which could lead to cost savings through early detection and treatment of issues.

1. MEDTALK The essence of consumer-driven healthcare The necessary linkage between Health Savings Accounts and Individual Health Records Paschane, DM (c) 2006

6. Solution Structure Paschane, DM (c) 2006 Patient chooses to send the inventory via fax, email, or hard copy. The growth of on-site Kiosk services is another MEDTALK point-of-entry. MEDTALK makes the timing of communication effective, and more valuable in treatment.

9. Internal Rate of Return Example Paschane, DM (c) 2006 A health system targeting excessive utilization