Microsoft's partnership with iSoftStone Information Technology (Group) Co. Ltd. will make Microsoft HealthVault available initially in Wuxi in Jiangsui province.

HealthVault will enable patients in China to take control of their health information as if they are managing their online banking account.

Eventually, the plan is to coordinate all health information available from various health institutions in the country for a comprehensive look at the patient's health background.

"With HealthVault, citizens have access to their health information and are empowered to become active partners in their health and wellness, working with their healthcare providers toward a better quality of care for themselves and their families," said Mark Johnston, director of International Market Development, Microsoft Health Solutions Group.