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FAQ: How will the National Broadband Plan affect health IT?
The FCC’s National Broadband Plan aims to bring high-speed Internet to all Americans and sets lofty goals for promoting EHR technology and data exchange. Read more in this FAQ. FAQ
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Three trends that will stimulate health IT innovation in 2012
The federal government is opening up its health data and its purse to stimulate health IT innovation. News | 03 Jan 2012
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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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Digital pen technology aids emergency planning; EHR adoption next?
A mix of digital pens, handwriting recognition and electronic forms has helped a health center and NASCAR track plan emergency operations. Inspiring EHR use may not be far off. News | 28 Sep 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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How to make telehealth more widely adopted in the NHS
At a Computer Weekly roundtable debate, in association with Vodafone, healthcare and IT professionals discussed the future of telehealth, the challenges it faces and what must happen to broaden its adoption. News | 24 Aug 2011
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How mHealth technology can enable meaningful use compliance
Physicians are leveraging mobile health technology to tackle e-prescribing, CPOE, patient education and other key meaningful use requirements. News | 16 Aug 2011
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Experts debate merits of virtualized vs native iPad EHR implementation
While native apps and virtualization both have their tradeoffs for iPad EHR implementation, health IT leaders agree: The tablet is here to stay in hospitals. News | 09 Aug 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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For Kaweah Delta, using the iPad a natural extension of Citrix network
A central California health district has been using the iPad since the day it came out. Read this case study to see how the devices have been deployed, managed and secured. News | 14 Jun 2011
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Telestroke services connect specialists, patients more quickly than ever
Telestroke services put neurologists at patients' bedsides fast enough to make a difference with cutting-edge tPA treatments. This puts telemedicine in the spotlight. News | 02 Jun 2011
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In choosing EHR for iPad, consider native, virtualized, hybrid options
As physicians continue to use the iPad, an EHR system for the device isn't far behind. Here two experts discuss the pros and cons of native, virtualized and hybrid EHR apps. Tip
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Preparing network infrastructure for hospital iPad use
Hospital network infrastructure usually supports both wired and wireless access. When staff start using iPads to access patient data, networks must meet additional requirements. Tip
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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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A quick look at iPad EHR systems
As iPad adoption among medical professionals climbs, EHR vendors are developing versions of their software for the iPad. Here's a look at key features of 11 such systems. Tip
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Brave new health care tech world brings medical liability issues
Health IT systems can improve care and reduce errors. Lawyers chasing malpractice plaintiffs also may cash in on how technology increases liability, one expert cautions. Tip
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Telepresence technology tips from UNC's implementation director
Many factors can hinder a health care facility's telepresence implementation. Here the University of North Carolina provides tips that range from security to ambient lighting. Tip
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Meeting technical requirements for mobile health care deployments
IT departments deploying mobile health care solutions must ensure that using mobile devices in health care settings doesn't violate federal laws or compromise security. Tip
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telestroke (telestroke services)
Telestroke, also called telestroke services, is an approach to treating vascular strokes that allows a neurologist to provide remote treatment for a stroke victim. A telestroke service, which is a sub-category of telemedicine, is often used for medic... Definition
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formulary
A formulary is a list of prescription drugs that are covered by a specific health care plan. 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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Managing and securing mobile devices in a health care setting
The sensitive nature of patient data means that securing mobile devices is something health care providers must take seriously. This webcast provides strategies and analysis. Video
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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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How telehealth services benefit from mobile device adoption
The head of the American Telemedicine Association notes how the popularity of smartphones and tablet PCs has triggered innovation in mobile telehealth services. Podcast
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KLAS discusses benefits of wireless UC systems in hospitals
Jeremy Goff, KLAS senior research director, talks about why some hospitals would choose wireless unified communications systems over smartphone deployments. Video
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VIDEO: The hottest tech at HIMSS 2011
Learn which can't-miss technology will be front and center at HIMSS 2011. The iPad and PlayBook will make a splash, but analytics and virtualization will be in the spotlight, too. Video
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MHealth program reaches out to pregnant women, substance abusers
A trial mHealth program in Massachusetts used text messaging to reach out to pregnant women and substance abusers. Watch this video to hear results and the program's next steps. Video
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Podcast: Talking tablets and mobile health adoption
Are smartphones and tablets driving mobile health adoption? Listen to part 2 of this two-part podcast to learn about the impact of mobile devices on health care in the U.S. Podcast
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Podcast: Of mHealth implementations and Apple iOS vs. Google Android
Why Google Android eventually will give the Apple iPad and iOS operating system a run for their money, and tips for mHealth smartphone implementations in health care settings. Podcast
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New platform to support open source EHRs, more apps
Harvard SHARP grant recipient Dr. Kenneth Mandl is developing a platform for cheap, open source EHRs and other apps. He tells the story of Apple's lack of interest. Video
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In choosing EHR for iPad, consider native, virtualized, hybrid options
As physicians continue to use the iPad, an EHR system for the device isn't far behind. Here two experts discuss the pros and cons of native, virtualized and hybrid EHR apps. Tip
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Preparing network infrastructure for hospital iPad use
Hospital network infrastructure usually supports both wired and wireless access. When staff start using iPads to access patient data, networks must meet additional requirements. Tip
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Three trends that will stimulate health IT innovation in 2012
The federal government is opening up its health data and its purse to stimulate health IT innovation. News
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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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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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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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Digital pen technology aids emergency planning; EHR adoption next?
A mix of digital pens, handwriting recognition and electronic forms has helped a health center and NASCAR track plan emergency operations. Inspiring EHR use may not be far off. News
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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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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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About Mobile health systems and devices
Understand what resources, product information and strategies you need for deploying mobile health systems and devices including cell phones, smart phones, USB devices, PDAs, iPhone, Blackberry, RFID, handhelds and laptops and how to secure them.