Medicare officials said they will work with two insurance companies to develop a personal health record for Medicare beneficiaries. The pilot is expected to launch in January in some areas. Capstone Government Solutions (a joint venture of BCBS of Tennessee) and Cigna Government Services were awarded CMS contracts to develop the technology involved. In a twist, both contractors say they will do the work for free. "Obviously, we'll learn a lot, as well as the government," says Cigna's Gloria Barone.
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