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FAQ: What is telemedicine technology, and how can it save money?
Telemedicine technology, which ranges from remote patient monitoring to teleconferencing, has been slow to catch on in the U.S. It could save billions. Find out how in this FAQ. FAQ
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ONC targets patient engagement at mHealth Summit town hall
The Office of the National Coordinator has lofty goals for getting patients more involved in their own care. However, each goal brings numerous technical and cultural challenges. News | 07 Dec 2011
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Expert sees benefits of using Siri for patient education
A radiology professor and Siri early adopter sees the voice-activated personal assistant as a way to find information fast -- and to give quadriplegic patients peace of mind. News | 30 Nov 2011
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New Photoshop image deblurring feature could change radiology
More radiologists could become Adobe Photoshop experts if its 'unblur' feature proves practical for medical image editing, one RSNA speaker posits. Rescanning costs should drop. News | 30 Nov 2011
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Medical device safety ratings on tap at new site
A biomedical engineer is launching a new site where medical device safety data is more accessible and searchable than on government sites. Future plans include a ratings system. News | 27 Sep 2011
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Experts mull safety of EHR, medical device interoperability
A new safety committee is advising the FDA on theoretical scenarios that could eventually regulate biomedical device and EHR interoperability. CIOs should get prepared now. News | 20 Sep 2011
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Vendors, providers mull effect of FDA mobile health regulations
Looming FDA regulations could turn smartphones into Class II medical devices. Early reaction from stakeholders suggests this could throw a wet blanket on innovation. News | 04 Aug 2011
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New IT risk management standard helps enable MDDS compliance
HIPAA compliance and Medical Data Device Systems compliance start with health IT risk management. The IEC 80001 risk management standard offers some guidance. News | 18 Mar 2011
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IT, EHR safety top ECRI list of hospital tech hazards
A recent ECRI Institute report pegs IT safety -- for EHR systems, mobile devices, networks and so on -- as a top patient safety concern for 2011. Alarm fatigue ranks high as well. News | 27 Dec 2010
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Gates envisions next generation of health care technology
Former Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates spoke at the 2010 mHealth Summit about technology's role in improving global health. Find out what he said here. News | 10 Nov 2010
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NIH spotlights mobile research at mHealth Summit
International gathering of mobile health technology researchers, vendors and foundations showcases the next generation of mHealth apps. News | 09 Nov 2010
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Alarm hazards, dose errors remain atop ECRI hazards list
The ECRI Institute released its top 10 health care technology hazards for 2012. Health care organizations, take note -- some hazards can be controlled or prevented altogether. Tip
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Developing effective mobile health applications: Tips from the field
The best mHealth apps will be inexpensive, easy to use, scalable and unafraid of the cold, according to the vendors, end users and IT leaders who spoke at the mHealth Summit 2011. Tip
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Mobile security best practices in a health care setting
This tip shows why device encryption, access control and third-party apps are common ways to manage and secure the smartphones and tablets used in a health care organization. Tip
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Applying telestroke services to acute stroke treatment
In this book excerpt, two Mass. General neurologists describe the use of telemedicine to treat acute ischemic stroke and outline the technology requirements for doing so. Book Excerpt
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How smartphone use improves patient care in a clinical setting
As smartphone use rises among physicians, they will find it easier to communicate with specialists, of course, but also to access EHR and CPOE systems and to educate patients. Tip
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Hospital supply chain management systems getting hooked into EHRs
Hospital supply chain management systems can help facilities keep an accurate inventory and save money on supplies. Learn how to buy software and improve workflow in the process. Tip
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Ten tips for improving medical device security
Don't let medical device security and critical patient data be compromised by an open network or a forgotten patch. Learn how to work with vendors to maintain and secure devices. Tip
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Not all health care applications are candidates for virtual systems
Can all health care applications run on virtual systems? Learn which clinical systems are not good candidates for virtualization, and find out how to evaluate others. Tip
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Biomedical devices benefit from health care network convergence
Modern biomedical devices now rely on high-availability networks to manage data, monitor patients and make equipment more portable. Tip
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American Telemedicine Association (ATA)
American Telemedicine Association (ATA) is a non-profit organization that strives to promote telemedicine (medical care delivered through the use of telecommunications technology). Definition
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Kinect
Kinect is Microsoft’s motion gaming system for the Xbox 360. The system provides a natural user interface (NUI) that allows users to interact intuitively and without any intermediary device, such as a controller. Definition
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wireless medical telemetry services (WMTS)
WMTS (wireless medical telemetry services) is the remote monitoring of a patient's physiological parameters, such as such as pulse and respiration rates, with radio technology. Definition
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An introduction to mobile health technology
Physicians are increasingly using mobile devices to update patient records, fill prescriptions and even email patients. This video discusses the most popular devices and apps. Video
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The digital hospital of the future is available now at HIMSS 2010
At the HIMSS 2010 conference in Atlanta, technology is everywhere, but HP has brought together everything from servers to tabletop PCs in its version of the the digital hospital. Video
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Alarm hazards, dose errors remain atop ECRI hazards list
The ECRI Institute released its top 10 health care technology hazards for 2012. Health care organizations, take note -- some hazards can be controlled or prevented altogether. Tip
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Developing effective mobile health applications: Tips from the field
The best mHealth apps will be inexpensive, easy to use, scalable and unafraid of the cold, according to the vendors, end users and IT leaders who spoke at the mHealth Summit 2011. Tip
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ONC targets patient engagement at mHealth Summit town hall
The Office of the National Coordinator has lofty goals for getting patients more involved in their own care. However, each goal brings numerous technical and cultural challenges. News
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Expert sees benefits of using Siri for patient education
A radiology professor and Siri early adopter sees the voice-activated personal assistant as a way to find information fast -- and to give quadriplegic patients peace of mind. News
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New Photoshop image deblurring feature could change radiology
More radiologists could become Adobe Photoshop experts if its 'unblur' feature proves practical for medical image editing, one RSNA speaker posits. Rescanning costs should drop. News
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Mobile security best practices in a health care setting
This tip shows why device encryption, access control and third-party apps are common ways to manage and secure the smartphones and tablets used in a health care organization. Tip
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Medical device safety ratings on tap at new site
A biomedical engineer is launching a new site where medical device safety data is more accessible and searchable than on government sites. Future plans include a ratings system. News
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Experts mull safety of EHR, medical device interoperability
A new safety committee is advising the FDA on theoretical scenarios that could eventually regulate biomedical device and EHR interoperability. CIOs should get prepared now. News
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Applying telestroke services to acute stroke treatment
In this book excerpt, two Mass. General neurologists describe the use of telemedicine to treat acute ischemic stroke and outline the technology requirements for doing so. Book Excerpt
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Vendors, providers mull effect of FDA mobile health regulations
Looming FDA regulations could turn smartphones into Class II medical devices. Early reaction from stakeholders suggests this could throw a wet blanket on innovation. News
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About Medical technology devices
Learn about medical technology devices and medical devices that capture personal health information in an electronic health IT infrastructure. including diagnostic equipment, X-ray, MRI, biotechnology, biometric technology and monitors.