80% of hospitals are unprepared for second phase of the electronic health record implementation
05.04.12
CIOs and health-care providers ask for more time to prepare for second stage of electronic health record program. Read More »
Health Care Archives
Digital technology makes the disabled more able
03.05.12
New advances in digital technology are helping to mainstream disabled students. Read More »
Medical apps struggle on uneven path
01.19.12
Despite the proliferation of medical online apps, adoption of the new technology will take time. Read More »
Genachowski and Knight Foundation name winners of “Apps for Communities” project
12.21.11
Thirteen software apps won $100,000 from the Apps for Communities Challenge, sponsored by the FCC and the Knight Foundation. Read More »
Genachowski: Medical Tech Gains Elude Areas Without Broadband
12.08.11
At the mHealth Summit, FCC Chair Genachowski praised medical communication innovations but reiterated need for broadband build-out. Read More »
“E-health saved a life tonight”
11.22.11
When health IT helped save a life in Memphis, a follow-up study revealed It sharing also saved money. Read More »
Text4baby Targeting At-Risk Mothers
11.04.11
Text4baby is a free text information service for low-income pregnant women and new mothers. Read More »
One-quarter of Americans Use Their Mobiles For Health Care Info
10.24.11
More Americans are using cell phones for health care info and to renew prescriptions. Read More »
Meeting India’s Doctor Shortage Through Broadband
09.21.11
Broadband-based telemedicine is helping villagers in India with affordable health care. Read More »
Telemedicine Does Reduce Patient Travel
08.19.11
"A major benefit offered by telemedicine is the avoidance of travel, by patients, their carers and health care professionals," wrote the authors of a recent international study. Read More »
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