Many caregivers who use health IT tools to help care for family members or friends believe emerging technologies such as mobile health devices and personal health records will significantly benefit them and their care recipients, according to a recent study by … Continue reading →
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 →
TechnowaiT provides innovative solutions in queue management systems for health organizations serving patients on a first come, first serve basis. TechnowaiT’s 1-2-3-GO! service is: An innovative technology offering a practical solution for the probleme of over full waiting rooms A … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
NHS waiting lists fairer, says study The report said patients are getting a fairer deal under the new system Changes to NHS waiting lists have made the system fairer for patients according to the public sector watchdog Audit Scotland. In … Continue reading →
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 →
Don’t dismiss ‘cyberchondriacs’ VIEWPOINT Dr Anthea Martin Senior Medical Adviser with Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland Many people now search the web for health information As the internet becomes more and more easily accessible it is perhaps inevitable … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →