CommonWell borrows from existing standards of interoperability to connect platforms, and will not create a patient ID.

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But more than 10, 000 Web sites now recognize a service called Facebook Connect, which enables users to use their Facebook ID and password to move fluidly among sites where registration is required.

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After loading up the app, you can connect to your Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn profiles, which Current Caller ID combines with your existing contact list.

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