Category: eHealth
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mHealth advocate one step closer to taking reins at FCC
The Senate Commerce Committee has approved the Obama administration's nominee to lead the Federal Communications Commission, according to Reuters. Tom Wheeler, a venture capitalist and former… read more Source: mHealth advocate one step closer to taking reins at FCC
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Tooth sensor holds promise as patient lie detector
Researchers at National Taiwan University in Taipei have taken to heart the phrase lying through one's teeth. They have developed a sensor that can be fitted into a tooth or dentures to enable… read more Source: Tooth sensor holds promise as patient lie detector
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Study finds key predictors for mHealth usage among consumers
A new study has found “multiple predictors” shown to have “significant associations” with mHealth usage intentions, assimilation, and channel preferences among U.S. consumers,… read more Source: Study finds key predictors for mHealth usage among consumers
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Surgeons are among growing tablet user base
Tablet computers are remarkably versatile and useful devices with vast potential for applications in various aspects of surgery, according to an article in the Journal of Mobile Technology in… read more Source: Surgeons are among growing tablet user base
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HRSA gives community health IT efforts a shot in the arm
Six community health center networks will receive a total of $3 million in grants to boost information technology use, the Health Resources and Services Administration announced this week. read more Source: HRSA gives community health IT efforts a shot in the arm
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Remote patient monitoring leading growth of global telemedicine market
Remote patient telemonitoring is the biggest driver of the global telemedicine market, according to a new report from Research and Markets. read more Source: Remote patient monitoring leading growth of global telemedicine market
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Testing for all ACA-related IT to run through September
Testing for all exchange systems developed for the Affordable Care Act–including the controversial data hub and all other IT systems created by states, health insurers and federal agencies–will begin this month and continue through September, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Marilyn Tavenner said on Thursday. read more Source: Testing for all ACA-related IT…
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7 steps for developing an effective eHealth strategy
Very few health organizations or geographic regions have a proper strategy for the implementation of eHealth , despite evidence that technology's role in healthcare continues to grow, according to research published this week in the Journal of Internet Medical Research. To that end, a pair of researchers from South Africa and Canada outlined seven steps…
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Emerging hot career role: Population health information management
Population health management will offer a huge opportunity for health information management professionals who gain expertise in the new specialty, according to an article from the American Health… read more Source: Emerging hot career role: Population health information management
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In healthcare, technology, business growth synergistic
As the healthcare industry evolves over the next decade, manufacturers are going to play a big role in that growth, according to Scott Blanchette, CIO at Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanguard Health Systems, which boasts 14 hospitals across five states. read more Source: In healthcare, technology, business growth synergistic