Mobile application Medzio connects consumers to health information, resources

NEW YORK A.D.A.M., a provider of health information and benefits technology solutions, has introduced a new free mobile health application for the iPhone that is designed to connect consumers, health information and medical resources.

The mobile health application, known as Medzio, is available as a free download at the iPhone App Store.

“We see Medzio as a next generation extension of the resources that people will access in order to better manage their health,” stated Kevin Noland, president and CEO of A.D.A.M. “As the iPhone has changed the way people use mobile devices, Medzio will change the way people will connect to healthcare services. By integrating world-class consumer health information, resources and the power to connect and collaborate with others, Medzio becomes the vital hub that allows mobile consumers to regularly engage in their personal health management and connect and collaborate with others.”

The Medzio Mobile Health Network inaugural partners include Livestrong.com, Healthcare Blue Book, HelloHealth, Health 2.0, OrganizedWisdom, Norton Healthcare, HealthiNation and DrGreene.com. These companies have teamed up with A.D.A.M. to provide information, tools, resources and services.

Medzio features include:

• First aid information
• Interactive health information for users curious about illnesses, symptoms and medical conditions.
• Local care access, which enables users to search for local medical facilities and healthcare provides, including retail clinics and pharmacies.
• Mobile Health Network, which provides users access to healthcare pricing information, specialized medical information and advice, online health communities and local healthcare providers.