CollaboRhythm – Redefining the doctor-patient relationship

Redefining the doctor-patient relationship – John Moore MD The doctor-patient relationship is deteriorating. And today’s information technology solutions are exacerbating the problem. They perpetuate paternalistic decision-making and episodic care, and they fail to assist doctors in making persuasive arguments to Continue reading →

Scottish Government launches Patient Portal project to give people access to their records

Patient health records go online The portal will allow patients access to records via the internet A scheme which gives patients access to their own health records over the internet is being piloted at two GP practices in Ayrshire. The Continue reading →

Scottish Government publishes bill to improve NHS patients' rights

Legal guarantee to be given for treatment waiting times Patients will have a legally guaranteed waiting time for an operation Patients will be legally guaranteed hospital treatment within 12 weeks under new legislation which has been unveiled by the Scottish Continue reading →

New Microsoft Health Solution Connects Hospitals With Patients and Referring Physicians to Improve Coordination of Care

ATLANTA — March 1, 2010 — At the 2010 Annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference & Exhibition, Microsoft Corp. today announced Microsoft HealthVault Community Connect, a new software solution for hospitals designed to help them improve care Continue reading →

Siemens Signs Agreement to License Microsoft HealthVault

UNTERSCHLEISSHEIM/MANNHEIM, Germany — Jan. 28, 2010 — Microsoft Corp. and Siemens AG (through its Siemens IT Solutions and Services division) have announced the signing of a licensing agreement to introduce Microsoft HealthVault in Germany. HealthVault, a personal health application platform, Continue reading →

Interview with Pamela Swingley Founder of RememberItNow!

Pamela Swingley is a seasoned software executive with more than 20 years of experience working with technology companies of all sizes. Pam has a passion for early stage companies. She has managed marketing strategy and programs for three successful startups: Continue reading →