Mobile
The benefits of the National Demonstration Project on the patient-centered medical home, an initiative by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and its subsidiary TransforMED, are still being realized two years after the project ended.
Anyone who's ever languished on hold or plunged into a labyrinth of ever-expanding touchtone message options while trying to get an answer to a simple question about coverage or eligibility will appreciate the new invention from Aetna. Her name is Ann.
Healthcare system takes on $1.5 billion project in 18 states
For the three million veterans living in rural areas, access to healthcare remains a key barrier, Rep. Michael F. Michaud (D-Maine), chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health, said in his opening remarks at a hearing Wednesday. But the use of wireless technology could help, he said.
During the 2010 World Cup, currently being held in South Africa, spectators can get help addressing unexpected healthcare needs by downloading iTriage, a free app for smartphones.
Pilot Travel Centers and Roadside Medical Clinic + Lab have opened three new medical clinics - in Oklahoma City, East St. Louis, Ill.; and Waco, Texas. The clinics use advanced healthcare information systems, including iPads, telemedicine and what Roadside Medical calls the industry's first full-function electronic medical record system for professional drivers.
Continua Health Alliance officials say the company is creating an interoperable source code software library for mobile platforms.
Healthrageous, a new personalized health technology company, has landed $6 million in financing to bring to market technologies developed at the Boston-based Center for Connected Health, a division of Partners Healthcare.
While today's HIMSS Virtual Conference and Expo sessions mainly focus on EHR technology and usability, tomorrow's sessions are mostly concerned with... well, tomorrow.
Secure data transfer and fast performing SaaS solutions will be exhibited by Premium vendors at the June 2010 HIMSS Virtual Conference and Expo.