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Maintaining wireless network availability in hospitals
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are prime candidates for wireless networks. But sorting through the technologies available, understanding their pros and cons and determining a strategy can be confusing. This e-book provides an overview of t... E-Book
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Engineering the wireless hospital
Implementing a wireless network in a hospital allows physicians to use state-of-the-art equipment. But there are security, infrastructure and connectivity obstacles to overcome. Read this exciting e-book to learn more about topics like device securit... E-Book
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Life-critical networks for 21st century health care
Network convergence has turned hospitals into dense networks of sophisticated, computerized medical gear. Take the network away and you’d be left with a lot of dumb devices that cannot perform the lifesaving functions for which they were design... E-Book
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Q&A: Challenges, benefits of implementing single sign-on in hospitals
Seconds add up to hours when Chilton Hospital reduces login times through single sign-on technology. Learn about its implementation in this Q&A. Feature
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Quiz: Wireless networks in health care
In this quiz, test your knowledge of implementation challenges, HIPAA regulations and mobile device usage associated with wireless networks in health care. Quiz
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Tutorial: Five steps to effective wireless networking in health care
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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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HIMSS analytics study weighs in on wireless networks and cloud
A 2013 HIMSS study reveals organizations in the midst of managing wireless networks and cloud computing, among other IT initiatives. News | 17 May 2013
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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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SAN-attached storage provides fast access at a high cost
Is the speed of storage enough to ignore its cost and other shortcomings? Tip
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How private or hybrid cloud storage solutions can improve care
Hospitals should use public cloud for population data, but they might also benefit from other cloud options. Tip
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Questions to ask before deploying cloud computing storage in healthcare
Hospitals must ask who, what, where and how when planning for public cloud storage. Tip
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Options abound for cloud computing in healthcare
There are three main cloud computing implementation options for care facilities. Whether they will increase cloud use remains to be seen. Tip
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Function follows form for healthcare unified communications systems
Upgrading your healthcare facility's Voice-over-Internet-Protocol telephony? Here's advice for shopping for a new unified communications system. Tip
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Common non-physical options: Virtual desktops, server-based computing
When considering non-physical desktop options, healthcare organizations often must choose between virtual desktops and server-based computing. Tip
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Key factors in a healthcare desktop virtualization implementation
Healthcare organizations must consider individual users' remote access and manageability before embarking on a desktop virtualization implementation. Tip
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HIT managers tackle hospital wireless implementation challenges
A group of experts offers hospitals wireless networking implementation tips. Tip
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Nuance CMIO: Free Dragon Dictation iPhone app isn't for patient data
Like Apple collects Siri data, Nuance collects Dragon Dictation speech data. In Nuance's case it's to "tune, enhance and improve" speech recognition. Tip
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Supporting mobile device usage in a health care setting
Mobile device usage policies are essential in health care organizations, where employees are using their own tablets and smartphones in the course of their workflow. Tip
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Latitude 10 Dell tablet takes on iPad's health care stranglehold
While the iPad might have mind share in health care, the Dell tablet runs native Windows software, adds biometric and smart card authentication. News
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App development forces health IT industry to rethink mHealth strategy
At the mHealth Summit 2012, panelists discuss the application development lifecycle's effect on mobile devices in the health IT industry. News
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What the FCC's MBAN rules mean for health care
The FCC's mobile body area network (MBAN) rules affect both patients and providers in today's health care space. Learn how in this podcast. Podcast
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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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Q&A: Challenges, benefits of implementing single sign-on in hospitals
Seconds add up to hours when Chilton Hospital reduces login times through single sign-on technology. Learn about its implementation in this Q&A. Feature
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HIMSS analytics study weighs in on wireless networks and cloud
A 2013 HIMSS study reveals organizations in the midst of managing wireless networks and cloud computing, among other IT initiatives. News
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SAN-attached storage provides fast access at a high cost
Is the speed of storage enough to ignore its cost and other shortcomings? Tip
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How private or hybrid cloud storage solutions can improve care
Hospitals should use public cloud for population data, but they might also benefit from other cloud options. Tip
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Questions to ask before deploying cloud computing storage in healthcare
Hospitals must ask who, what, where and how when planning for public cloud storage. Tip
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Options abound for cloud computing in healthcare
There are three main cloud computing implementation options for care facilities. Whether they will increase cloud use remains to be seen. Tip
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Function follows form for healthcare unified communications systems
Upgrading your healthcare facility's Voice-over-Internet-Protocol telephony? Here's advice for shopping for a new unified communications system. Tip
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Common non-physical options: Virtual desktops, server-based computing
When considering non-physical desktop options, healthcare organizations often must choose between virtual desktops and server-based computing. Tip
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Key factors in a healthcare desktop virtualization implementation
Healthcare organizations must consider individual users' remote access and manageability before embarking on a desktop virtualization implementation. Tip
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Latitude 10 Dell tablet takes on iPad's health care stranglehold
While the iPad might have mind share in health care, the Dell tablet runs native Windows software, adds biometric and smart card authentication. News
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