Category: apps
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Identifying Mobile Health Security Risks in Your Practice
If you use mobile health devices in your office, there are certain security measures you should take to avoid the breach of patient electronic health informa… Video Rating: 5 / 5
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New regulations expand telehealth in Kentucky
Changes in Kentucky's telehealth regulations will make it easier for a greater number of providers to deliver more healthcare services to Medicaid patients by video link, Public News Service of Kentucky reports. read more From: http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/new-regulations-expand-telehealth-kentucky/2013-07-11?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
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Telehealth after surgery proves effective in low-risk cases
Telehealth follow-up to ambulatory surgery can be as effective as an in-person visit in some cases, according to a JAMA Surgery study that also found remote after-care saves time and money and improves patient satisfaction. read more Source: Telehealth after surgery proves effective in low-risk cases
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CSC Considers the Benefits of Telehealth in a New Report
With the pressure to extend health services to patients across different settings some organizations are using or considering the use of technology to provide healthcare services without the need for patients to be in a physicians office. The big benefit of using these ‘Telehealth’ services would seem to be cost effectiveness. But are they really…
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Mobile Apps Pose Security Risks
Mobile apps that share files via the cloud may be popular, but they pose risks in a clinical setting, according to a study reported by FierceMobileHealthcare. The study, which was conducted by the Ponemon Institute, concluded that many health organizations aren’t taking the steps needed to guard protected health information on mobile devices and in the cloud.…
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The Rapidly Evolving World of Mobile Health, Apps & Devices for Physicians
Felasfa Wodajo, M.D.– Senior & mHealth Editor of iMedicalApps.com; Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Surgeon. Video Rating: 0 / 5
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Health Care Apps Streamline Medical Information
Visit us for more info at http://bit.ly/y1P3JB. Health care apps are a vital part of health information technology. These e-Health tools help ensure that imp… Your best and cheapest personal trainer may be your tablet or smartphone. On this week’s IDG App Review we’ll take a look at some of the best health and fitn……
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CMS rule would expand Medicare payment for telehealth
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed a policy change to the 2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that would expand payment for telehealth services, according to a CMS announcement…. read more From: http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/cms-rule-would-expand-medicare-payment-telehealth/2013-07-10?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
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Mobile Health Technology Can Reach the Remotest Corners
Consider this: a mobile phone with applications to detect cancer and tuberculosis, control sugar levels for diabetics and monitor vital signs. The champions …
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Mobile Technology: Beyond Bedside Meds Administration at Colorado’s Parkview
Through the mobile care orchestration platform, one medical center has improved patient safety, care team awareness, and coordination across its clinical departments In 2007, Pueblo, Colo.-based Parkview Medical Center started using bedside medication administration technology from IntelliDOT Corporation, a vendor in San Diego that specialized in healthcare workflow management solutions. In 2009, IntelliDOT became Patient…