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ATA 2012 news coverage
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Quiz: Data protection strategies for health IT professionals
Test your knowledge of health care data protection strategies, HIPAA compliance best practices and cloud service provider policies in this quiz. Quiz
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FAQ: How do telestroke services improve stroke treatment?
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Applying telemedicine technology to stroke treatment increases the odds of patients getting the treatment they need in time. Tutorial
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Offering cloud-managed wireless LAN services: One provider's journey
Joshua Smith, HIT strategist from Untangled Solutions, explains the effective and successful integration of cloud-managed wireless LANs into his company’s IT consulting services. Feature
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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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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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SearchHealthIT.com podcasts provide health IT news on the go
SearchHealthIT.com podcasts provide health IT news on the go, featuring interviews with health IT leaders and advice from health IT experts. Tutorial
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Mobile health technology needs better usability, infrastructure
Panelists at the iHT2 Health IT Summit dismiss the notion that privacy issues hinder mobile health adoption and point to poor usability and infrastructure as the real culprits. News | 16 Apr 2012
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CIOs tell health IT vendors they need interop, iPad EHR, HIPAA help
Health care CIOs give vendors a laundry list of what they'll buy now, including HIPAA compliance and security help, iPad EHR interfaces and tools to improve interoperability. News | 26 Mar 2012
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Network security services could provide value in health care
Network security is critical in today's health care environment, where sensitive patient data flows among many systems and devices. Security service providers could help. News | 15 Jan 2012
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WAN optimization improves throughput for medical images
High-resolution images can tax any network. The problem is multiplied when bandwidth is scarce. That's why a rural Mississippi medical imaging firm turned to WAN optimization. News | 10 Nov 2011
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Wireless health care technology: Opportunities…and challenges
WLAN in healthcare requires partners to tackle complex cellular and Wi-Fi networking architectures, as well as very long sales cycles with complicated user education efforts. Feature | 11 Oct 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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Personal health records not dead yet, experts say
Are patients not using personal health records because they don't need them, or because they don't trust vendors with their privacy? Physician encouragement may be the key. News | 24 May 2011
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Experts offer tips on maximizing telemedicine reimbursement
At ATA 2012, experts offer advice, potential strategies and online resources for increasing telemedicine reimbursement for patient care. Tip
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Consider real-time location systems for enhanced analytics potential
Real-time location systems offer health care organizations more than the ability to keep track of all their moving parts. RTLS play a role in analytics as well. Tip
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Effective iPad security policy enforcement for health care
Using native and third-party iPad management tools will help health care providers enforce the security, privacy and risk management policies needed to let doctors use the devices. Tip
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Addressing security requirements for hospital iPad use
As hospitals roll out iPads, security remains a concern. Whether the devices use native or virtualized applications, there are several best practices for hospital iPad use. 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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Using VoIP to improve clinical, billing, registration processes
Voice over Internet Protocol systems are increasingly proving their worth to health care organizations. Here are 10 ways they improve clinical processes, plus several other tips. 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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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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Using a cloud storage provider for medical imaging
Cloud storage can relieve the heavy burden on local medical imaging storage, but health IT leaders must consider security, data access and five other key factors before jumping in. Tip
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Mobile telemedicine holds promise for rural, emergency care
As smartphones add enhanced video recording and playback features, the use of these devices in telemedicine, especially in rural areas or emergency situations, will only grow. Tip
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Exclusive video: Telemedicine highlights from ATA 2012
In this video from the American Telemedicine Association's ATA 2012 meeting, physician executive Joseph Kim, M.D. and reporter Don Fluckinger highlight key issues. Video
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A look at trends in telemedicine adoption, mHealth and Android EHR systems
Payers and patients are warming up to telemedicine and mHealth. Former U.S. Army CMIO Hon S. Pak predicts a rise in telemedicine adoption -- and more Android EHR implementations. Podcast
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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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Health care stakeholders share progress notes on health IT adoption
Are we making progress on the road to health IT adoption? Speakers at the Healthcare Stimulus Exchange conference in Chicago share stories from the front lines of health IT. Video
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Exclusive video: Telemedicine highlights from ATA 2012
In this video from the American Telemedicine Association's ATA 2012 meeting, physician executive Joseph Kim, M.D. and reporter Don Fluckinger highlight key issues. Video
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Experts offer tips on maximizing telemedicine reimbursement
At ATA 2012, experts offer advice, potential strategies and online resources for increasing telemedicine reimbursement for patient care. Tip
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A look at trends in telemedicine adoption, mHealth and Android EHR systems
Payers and patients are warming up to telemedicine and mHealth. Former U.S. Army CMIO Hon S. Pak predicts a rise in telemedicine adoption -- and more Android EHR implementations. Podcast
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Consider real-time location systems for enhanced analytics potential
Real-time location systems offer health care organizations more than the ability to keep track of all their moving parts. RTLS play a role in analytics as well. Tip
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ATA 2012 news coverage
guide
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Mobile health technology needs better usability, infrastructure
Panelists at the iHT2 Health IT Summit dismiss the notion that privacy issues hinder mobile health adoption and point to poor usability and infrastructure as the real culprits. News
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CIOs tell health IT vendors they need interop, iPad EHR, HIPAA help
Health care CIOs give vendors a laundry list of what they'll buy now, including HIPAA compliance and security help, iPad EHR interfaces and tools to improve interoperability. News
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Effective iPad security policy enforcement for health care
Using native and third-party iPad management tools will help health care providers enforce the security, privacy and risk management policies needed to let doctors use the devices. Tip
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Addressing security requirements for hospital iPad use
As hospitals roll out iPads, security remains a concern. Whether the devices use native or virtualized applications, there are several best practices for hospital iPad use. 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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