Author: trident50
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Texting aids adolescents in chronic disease management
Texting helped teenage chronic disease patients to be more efficient in managing their condition, according to new research out of the University of California, San Diego. read more …read more
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The imperative of safety in mHealth and why it can’t be ignored
Technology is a wonderful thing, except when it’s not. The wireless network crashes, the PC blows up, the tablet gets a virus, smartphones go missing. And in each of those scenarios, data and access to data is potentially compromised. It’s no different with mHealth devices. Smartwatches, health fitness bands, wearable monitors woven into clothing, smartphones…
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Why mHealth apps remain a novelty
Despite the increased prevalence of mobile healthcare apps being used by patients, providers and payers, such tools are nowhere near mainstream adoption and continue to be viewed by many as a novelty in the healthcare sector, according to Karen Taylor, research director for Deloitte’s UK Center for Health Solutions. read more …read more
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Virtual reality headsets may be too high-tech for mHealth
Rift, a virtual gaming headset created by Oculus, which was acquired by Facebook this year for $2 billion, may be a game changer for mobile healthcare in providing a new level of capability in… read more …read more
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Happy Memorial Day!
Every Memorial Day my memories are brought back to family and freedom. I’ve written before about my brother who is in the Air Force. I’m so grateful for his and so many other military people’s sacrifice so that we can have the freedoms we enjoy. It’s sad to think that in some countries a blog…
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Accountable Care Organizations and Informatics
Link: ACOs The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established a Medicare Shared Savings Program (Shared Savings Program) to engage providers, hospitals, and suppliers in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) that improves the quality of care provided to a select population of Medicare beneficiaries. As of 4/2014 there are approximately 366 ACOs across the…
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Curbside Consult with Dr. Jayne 5/26/14
Several readers emailed about last week’s EPtalk, where I shared my frustration with CMS and the constantly-changing game of Meaningful Use. Dear Dr. Jayne, I’m sorry for how you feel about CMS and long for days of old when $5 got you a doctor visit at home. I’m 76 and have been on Medicare for…
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CIOs see value in mission-driven vets
When I interview chief information officers and other health IT professionals, I sometimes find myself inadvertently using a military metaphor to describe their daily work: “You’re the people in the trenches every day,” I say. [See also: Talent shortages threaten IT momentum] read more …read more
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VA to allow veterans to get care at private facilities
Reacting to allegations of delays in care and mistreatment of patients, Secretary Eric Shinseki announces that some veterans will be able to use private clinics and hospitals. Meanwhile, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says officials must be held accountable. Sen. Blumenthal calls for an FBI probe. …read more
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CMS awards 5-Star Rating to Villa at Windsor Park Nursing and Living Center
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services in Washington, has awarded a 5-Star Rating to The Villa at Windsor Park Nursing and Living Center, a Villa Healthcare nursing facility located at 2649 E. …read more