Healthcare IT News Staff
The American College of Surgeons (ACS), the largest surgical association in the world, is launching an online community powered by Within3 to support thousands of surgeons in the United States who practice in sparsely populated areas.
The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) announced Tuesday an extensive strategic partnership that will expand the already successful mHealth Summit. The largest event focused on mobile health, the 2011 mHealth Summit will be held from December 5-7 in the Washington, DC area.
Avvo, which is touted as the world's largest online directory for doctors and lawyers, is reaching out to physicians to provide them with specific tips on how to best communicate with patients who may be fearful about the continued news of more serious radiation leaks emanating from Japan's damaged nuclear power facility - and offer accurate, credible information to diffuse unnecessary concerns.
Dell Services has launched a Mobile Clinical Computing (MCC) solution for hospitals and healthcare organizations that use the MEDITECH Health Care Information System, enabling a simplification and automation of IT operations.
The sensors market in medical applications is poised to see rapid growth, driven by the constant demand for better and improved healthcare, sensors' rising importance in almost all medical devices, further developments in sensor technology and newer medical applications for sensors.
Android devices may have a market-share edge among consumers, but among physicians and other healthcare providers, Apple's iPhone and iPad still hold a commanding lead over all competing platforms, including Android, RIM and Palm, according to a new analysis by Bulletin Healthcare.
Seven of 10 adults think the U.S. healthcare system needs to be fundamentally changed or completely rebuilt, according to a Commonwealth Fund survey. The concerns reflect widespread experiences with access barriers, poorly coordinated care and growing costs. The survey also reveals strong support for more patient-centered care systems and innovative use of teams and information systems.
GE Healthcare and Airstrip Technologies are offering a secure mobile app that provides clinicians with access to precise, near real-time cardiac information. Data from the GE Healthcare MUSE Cardiology Information System is now available on iPhones and iPads via AirStrip Cardiology.The companies announced the new app on April 4 at the 60th Annual Scientific Session and Expo of the American College of Cardiology in New Orleans.
Capital Group Holdings, Inc announced March 31 it has been working on the development of a telemedicine platform to be marketed under the OneHealthPass (OHP) brand. OneHealthPass is a complete telemedicine offering of products and services delivered via a centralized platform built using open-source architecture.
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