Tag: informatics
-
4 ways healthcare is taking advantage of 3-D
We may be closer than ever to understanding the complex anatomy of the human brain, thanks to the introduction of a new three-dimensional tool that has created a digital reconstruction of the human brain, called the BigBrain. The creation got us thinking about other ways the healthcare industry is taking advantage of 3-D technology. read…
-
UC Davis Health System to Include Sexual Orientation, Gender as EHR Elements
The University of California, Davis Health System will become the first academic health system in the country to incorporate sexual orientation and gender identity as standard demographic elements within the electronic health records (EHRs) for its patients, according to UC Davis officials. The University of California, Davis Health System will become the first academic health…
-
Telemedicine Initiative Expanded for Mental Healthcare
Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), an initiative that aims to increase access to specialty care to underserved areas through the use of telemedicine, will be expanded to focus on mental healthcare, and for the creation of a national institute that will replicate the model throughout the country. Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare…
-
Password problems plague plethora of med devices
Roughly 300 medical devices from 40 vendors were found to have password vulnerability problems, according to an alert recently issued by the Department of Homeland Security. read more original article source From: http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/password-problems-plague-plethora-med-devices/2013-06-21?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
-
Report: Consumers Interested in mHealth Apps
According to a new study from Harris Interactive, one-third of all Americans are interested in using smartphones or tablets to consult with their doctors, make appointments, or get test results. Similarly, those surveyed are interested in using smartphones for actual medical purposes, such as monitoring blood pressure or blood sugar levels. According to a new…
-
CMS: No external ICD-10 testing
Despite providers' continued struggles with ICD-10 implementation, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will not conduct any extra external testing, via Medicare administrative contractors, with business partners like hospitals and payers. read more original article source From: http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/cms-no-external-icd-10-testing/2013-06-21?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
-
e-Health News Show- Introduction to Operating Rules
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of E-Health Standards and Services (OESS), Administrative Simplification Group (ASG) provides view… An overview of the ABCD’s of Medicare series. An irreverent look at what you need to know about Medicare. Video Rating: 0 / 5
-
Informed consent central to telehealth, poses challenges
The very nature of telehealth–the use of technology across distance to provide healthcare services–can increase the risk associated with even routine treatments. That makes patients' informed consent even more important, according to Bonne Scott, an attorney with law firm Epstein Becker Green. read more …read more Source: Informed consent central to telehealth, poses challenges
-
Under the Microscope: Telemedicine Care in Texas Prisons
In Texas, a state that is known for its size, providing care to the nation’s largest prison population is incredibly hard, especially when you consider that most facilities are dispersed in remote locations. To solve this conundrum, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice turned to telemedicine. Since the program’s inception, the prison telemedicine program has…
-
Business Discovery — Innovation is No Accident | Victa QlikView Solutions
Word één met uw data. Maak sneller en gemakkelijker zakelijke beslissingen dan ooit tevoren. Deel data en analyse voor een beter inzicht en het oplossen van … Video Rating: 0 / 5