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The American Telemedicine Association's 15th Annual Meeting and Exposition kicked off May 16 with an expansive attitude, as ATA officials welcomed more than 3,000 registrants representing at least 35 countries to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas."Never has there been greater interest in telehealth," said Karen Rheuban, the ATA's president and medical director of the University of Virginia's Office of Telemedicine.

Outdated hospital communications systems -- based on blaring PAs and multiple, often incompatible mobile devices -- are causing confusion, reducing efficiency, wasting money, and helping contribute to serious staffing shortages.

Emerging Healthcare Solutions, Inc. is developing what the company calls a "breakthrough" iPhone application aimed at reducing medication errors for senior citizens. EHSI's Auto-Med application is being designed to automatically call users every day to remind them at the precise time of exactly what medication and dosage they are to take based upon their doctor's recommendation.