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Kodak Signs Electronic Health Record Solutions Provider MMR Information Systems, Inc. as Independent Software Vendor (ISV)

August 20, 2009 7:19 PM ET

A new independent software vendor (ISV) agreement between Kodak and MyMedicalRecords, Inc. (MMR), a subsidiary of MMR Information Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: MMRF), will enhance how doctors provide electronic patient information online. KODAK Scanners and KODAK Capture Pro Software will work seamlessly with the MMRPro System and Personal Health Records (PHR) products. Together, these technologies help healthcare professionals lower the cost and increase the efficiency of digitally capturing and managing information from paper-based medical files.

Improved digital records management represents a top priority of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed into law by President Barack Obama in February. MMR assists healthcare professionals in search of effective electronic document management solutions. The MyMedicalRecords consumer-controlled multilingual Personal Health Record, available at www.mymedicalrecords.com, streamlines the process of sharing health information between doctors and their patients. To date, more than 500,000 users have access to MMR's PHR product network.

Kodak's document capture software and scanners couple performance and ease of use to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of processing high quality images from paper-based documents. These precision-driven document capture capabilities will allow healthcare professionals to upload and access patient information in real-time using MMR's Web-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications, including mymedicalrecordsmd.com, mmrpatientview.com and mymedicalrecords.com. This feature also enables doctors and patients to manage and access records securely from any Internet connection anytime from anywhere in the world.

"Utilizing Kodak product furthers our commitment to develop professional services that will improve the quality of patient care," said Robert H. Lorsch, Chairman and CEO of MMR Information Systems, Inc. "Developed specifically for today's changing healthcare demands, the features in our Professional and Patient directed PHR products are built on proprietary patent pending technologies and are designed to enable both physicians and their patients to more easily access and share medical records with significant emphasis on meaningful use."

MMR's portfolio of products is designed to help medical professionals and healthcare consumers securely control the use of patient health information. Customizable settings allow doctors and their staff to manage access permissions and handle changes via e-mail or telephone. MMR will also utilize Kodak's document capture technology, including KODAK Capture Pro Software, to help streamline data capture from multiple providers. In addition, medical records can also be easily uploaded, faxed or dictated in MMR's MyMedicalRecords Pro and MyMedicalRecords PHR products. Professionals and patients can easily view or print selected uploaded health information in the event of an emergency through MMR's proprietary Emergency View.

"Kodak works with ISVs serving many industries. Healthcare focused ISVs such as MMR advance how doctors can integrate paper-based medical health information within digital systems and more easily provide information to healthcare consumers via solutions such as MyMedicalRecords PHR," said Don McMahan, Regional Business Manager and Vice President Sales, US&C, Document Imaging, Business Solutions and Services, Eastman Kodak Company. "MMR's rapidly growing membership will significantly help to spread the adoption of these critical technology solutions for healthcare."

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals reaching more than 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for the commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging and data storage industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

About MMR Information Systems, Inc.

MMR Information Systems, Inc., (OTCBB: MMRF) through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, MyMedicalRecords, Inc. ("MMR"), provides secure and easy-to-use online Personal Health Records ("PHRs") and electronic safe deposit box storage solutions, serving consumers, healthcare professionals, employers, insurance companies, unions and professional organizations. MyMedicalRecords enables individuals and their families to access their medical records and other important documents, such as birth certificates, passports, insurance policies and wills, anytime from anywhere using the Internet.

The MyMedicalRecords PHR service, accessed through www.mymedicalrecords.com, allows documents, images and voicemail messages to be transmitted and stored in the MyMedicalRecords PHR system using a variety of methods, including fax, phone, or file upload without relying on any specific electronic medical record platform.

The proprietary MyEsafeDepositBox service, available at www.myesafedepositbox.com, provides secure online storage for vital financial, legal and insurance documents in addition to medical records, and serves as a powerful emergency preparedness tool for industry, individuals and municipalities.

Information about MyMedicalRecords Pro, designed to give physicians' offices an easy and cost-effective solution to digitizing paper-based medical records, is available at www.mymedicalrecordsmd.com.

To learn more about MMR Information Systems, Inc., visit www.mmrinformationsystems.com.

About Kodak

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit and follow our blogs and more at .http://www.kodak.com/go/followushttp://www.kodak.com

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More information about KODAK Document Imaging Scanners and Services is available at www.kodak.com/go/docimaging.

(Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.)

Any statements contained in this press release that refer to future events or other non-historical matters are forward-looking statements. MMR Information Systems, Inc. disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on MMR Information Systems, Inc.'s reasonable expectations as of the date of this press release and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. The information discussed in this release is subject to various risks and uncertainties related to changes in MMR Information Systems, Inc.'s business prospects, results of operations or financial condition, and such other risks and uncertainties as detailed from time to time in MMR Information Systems, Inc.'s public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Bobbie Volman
MMR Information Services, Inc.
310-476-7002
bvolman@mmrmail.com

Jack Kasperski
Kodak
585-724-5130
Jack.Kasperski@kodak.com

Shannon Lappin
Eric Mower and Associates
585-389-1868
KodakPR@mower.com

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Delving a little further, I came on a statement of prior art

Various attempts have been made to assist consumers with their medical records in different ways. One example of such an attempt is Synchart. Synchart is a web-based service (www.synchart.com) that allows consumers to enter their personal and family health information into a database. Users can enter doctor visits, immunizations, hospital visits, allergies, and other relevant information and generate reports based on the data entered. As part of the services, consumers receive a CD with their medical information data, as well as a wallet card. Because medical data is stored on the Synchart web server, user health information is accessible from any Internet-connected computer, which Synchart claims will allow doctors and other providers to access user information if the user gives them account information.

One of the problems with a service such as Synchart is that it requires users to enter information about their health histories into a database, a time consuming and cumbersome process which is inconvenient and sometimes difficult. These issues are further magnified if an individual does not have a complete understanding of their medical records. Another problem of such a system is that clerical errors by the user can result in the user's medical records having inaccurate information. A further problem is that medical information is not immediately available if the individual does not immediately enter the information. Such a problem is exacerbated by the fact that often times when an individual is frequently seeing healthcare providers they are ill or injured and it is particularly inconvenient for them to update their medical records. Finally, such a system does not address issues of obtaining the medical records from the healthcare provider.

Redi-Records is another example of a system that assists consumers with obtaining access to their medical records. For a fee, Redi-Records will gather all of a subscriber's medical records from different doctors and hospitals. Once the records are gathered, Redi-Records will digitize them and put them onto two mini-CDs. Users can carry 1 mini-CD in their wallet and keep one at home. For an additional cost, the company will update a user's records every 180 or 90 days. Such a service is marketed with the promise that having records on a mini-CD will make it easier for you to receive proper treatment in the event of a medical emergency. One of the problems with such an approach is that the records are not necessarily current. Another problem with such an approach is that a third party is involved so that complex forms will need to be completed by the consumer and the consumer's providers in order to grant the third party access to the medical records which could cause delay in gathering information. Due to the third party involvement, there is a chain of human handling of the documents that could compromise the privacy of the documents. In addition, the mini-CDs may not be secured or password protected, or the information about how to access them readily available. Where the mini-CDs are not secured or password protected, unauthorized individuals could access a person's medical records.

Another prior art approach is HeartRecord (www.heartcenteronline.com). This services focuses on cardiac patients. Users pay a subscription fee and are able to enter information about their medical history, doctors, and prescriptions into a database that is accessible using the Internet and a secured password. As a result, important information is available in the event of a medical emergency or when users visit a doctor. HeartRecord also allows users to upload their EKGs and other vital images to their account either from a computer, or by e-mailing, faxing or mailing the image to the company. HeartRecord has several inherent problems. HeartRecord's system places the onus of entering data and uploading images completely on the user. HeartRecord's system fails to contemplate the user's possible unfamiliarity with entering data and uploading images. It also assumes the user will keep their record current by practicing the utmost diligence in updating new data and images to their account. Another problem with such as service is that it is limited in scope. A further problem with such as system is that it does not create a private communications link between a doctor and patient.

Another prior art approach is demonstrated by Personal MD. This product (www.personalmd.com) uses a fax-based technology to allow users to store records that can be accessed via the Internet. Personal MD also offers a feature where users can file the most critical information in a folder marked “Emergency”, which can be printed out by personnel via fax in the event of a medical crisis. Personal MD also offers medication reminders and other calendar features, and the site includes syndicated health information content. One of the problems with this approach is difficulty of use. For example with Personal MD, a non-dedicated number is used thus the person sending a fax must enter a PIN before sending the fax. This can create an unacceptable inconvenience for a busy doctor's office and can cause frustration. Moreover, it also creates an additional opportunity for human error in that use of the wrong pin number may direct the fax to a wrong destination. Furthermore, the non-dedicated number may be busy more often than not, adding to the frustration of updating or accessing the user's medical records. Such a system is not focused on providing a private communications link between a patient and their healthcare provider.

Another prior art approach is Web MD Health Manager offered by WebMD (www.webmd.com). This system allows users to enter data about their personal health such as health conditions, blood pressure, cholesterol level and other metrics. This system will then run those numbers against a database to provide a personal “self-assessment” and provide tips on better health. Such a system does not provide for storage of medical records or a private communications links between a healthcare provider and patient.

Another prior art approach is available from iHealthRecord.org. This service provides an interactive data entry screen that allows users to enter their personal and family health histories. This information can then be printed out on a wallet card. One of the problems with such an approach is that it requires users to enter information on their medical records into a database, a time consuming and cumbersome task which assumes the user will be diligent in updating their health history, but even so may result in inaccuracies. In addition, this approach does not provide a secure communications link between a healthcare provider and their patient or offer storage and management of personal health and medical records.

Another example of a prior art approach is disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2004/0267572 to Emery et al. Emery is directed towards a system for an online database for personal, medical, appointment and other information. Emery also discloses providing patients with emergency information ID cards which provide information that can be used to access the online database. The system of Emery requires either the patient or the healthcare provider to access the online database and modify the online health records. Thus, such a system is cumbersome to use, requiring patients to either enter their own information without error in a timely fashion or require healthcare providers to add yet another additional service which would require additional time, resources, and familiarity or training with the system.

Another prior art approach is disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2005/0209891 to Jacobus et al. Jacobus discloses organizing and aggregating medical records, clinical observations, and medical imagery into a common database which is accessible over the web. Jacobus also allows providers to upload or update patient records and patients to request that their information be uploaded. Such a system requires the healthcare provider's use of the system and involvement in the process. Thus, a patient would be unable to fully benefit from such a system without all of their healthcare providers using the same system, which their healthcare providers may not be willing or able to do, particularly given the added time and costs which would be associated with using such a system.

Another prior art approach is disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2005/0251423 to Bellam et al. Bellam discloses a programmable rules-based interface between a patient and an electronic medical record (EMR) which allows controlled patient access to the EMR to increase patient participation in the healthcare process. Bellam actually limits a patient's access to their own data. In addition, Bellam does not address the problems of obtaining a complete and accurate EMR.

Thus, despite the advancements in these areas, problems remain. In particular, there is a general lack of recognition of the need to provide secure and private communications between a healthcare provider and their patient and to do so in a manner that is convenient to both the healthcare provider and the patient. There is also a general lack of recognition of the problems for an individual to exercise their rights to receive access to their healthcare records and be able to store and maintain those records in one secured, password protected account that allows for files to be organized.

http://www.freshpatents.com/-dt20090101ptan20090007237.php

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How easy would it be for PDSG, Avot, and a cell phone to access pertinent patient records eg diabetic, in an emergency situation?

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Be well