Resources

The mHIMSS International Ecosystem Map May 20, 2013 | mHIMSS   More
mHIMSS Research Map May 16, 2013 | mHIMSS The mHIMSS Research Map identifies global mhealth research projects around the world.   More
June 4th @ 1PM ET -- Standalone Universal Viewing Platform: A practical and affordable approach to image enabling the EMR May 15, 2013 | ViTAL Accessing a patient’s complete longitudinal medical record is frequently a cumbersome process that frustrates physicians and diminishes quality of care. The inclusion of the patient’s medical images in that record is complicated by an absence of interfaces to the various data repositories and the lack of a single multi-modality viewing application. The recent explosion of Electronic Medical Record system deployments suggests that most healthcare organizations are preparing themselves to meet Meaningful Use mandates, but a sound strategy for image-enabling the EMR remains elusive. Join us to review the many issues associated with image-enabling the EMR and see how an advanced image viewing technology can meet the numerous technical challenges as well as satisfy the physician’s performance expectations.   More
Apps to Aid Healthcare Delivery in Disparate Communities: A Guide from mHIMSS April 25, 2013 | mHIMSS Mobile devices and smartphones are increasingly being leveraged as a platform for patient engagement. These devices continue to show promise in reducing barriers to care worldwide and here in the United States.  More
Improving Asthma Management with Wireless Technology April 24, 2013 | Qualcomm Life Approximately 26 million Americans suffer from asthma, which totals $56 billion a year in productivity losses and healthcare costs in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The problem is getting worse, with the proportion of people with asthma in the U.S. having jumped by 15 percent in the last decade. While proper education and care can help asthma sufferers, the ability to provide real-time information to physicians and patients has a greater impact on controlling the disease. Read this case study to learn how Asthmapolis has developed its FDA-approved inhaler sensors, mobile apps and analytic tools to capture critical information that helps identify patients who need initial intervention before a more costly episode of care arises.   More
Survey: Attitudes towards Apps in Healthcare April 14, 2013 | mHIMSS The University of Delaware is collaborating with HIMSS Analytics and mHIMSS to assess provider attitudes towards applications “Apps” in healthcare settings.   More
mHealth Alliance Case Study: Sustainable Financing for Mobile Health April 08, 2013 | mHIMSS The mHealth Alliance champions the use of mobile technologies to improve health throughout the world. Working with partners in multiple sectors, the Alliance convenes stakeholders across the mobile health (mHealth) community to overcome common challenges.  More
Next Generation Messaging and Collaboration Strategies for Smartphones and Tablets April 04, 2013 | IQMax Physicians and nurses are increasingly using mobile devices to communicate and collaborate with their team members, the need for a secure, integrated and enterprise-wide platform that handles all form of communications – text messages, calls, alerts & tasks is crucial for patient care coordination.  More
CERT Symposium: Cyber Security Incident Management for Health Information Exchanges April 03, 2013 | mHIMSS   More
George Washington University Course: Innovations in Telemedicine and mHealth April 02, 2013 | mHIMSS Advances in wireless broadband networks, almost ubiquitous mobile phone penetration, and data compression technologies are providing new avenues for radical change in the way doctors practice medicine and patients access care.  More
Policy Brief: National Broadband Plan (Chapter 10) April 02, 2013 | mHIMSS In 2009 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) started work on a National Broadband Plan to create a national strategy to ensure “access to broadband capability”.   More
Summary and Analysis of the Mobile Medical Applications Draft Guidance from FDA March 25, 2013 | mHIMSS The mHIMSS Policy and Regulatory Implications Workgroup is pleased to present this summary and Analysis of the Mobile Medical Applications Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff. For those developing a mobile policy, summaries regarding OCR’s HIPAA and CMS/ONC/NIST’s Meaningful Use will be particularly insightful. Additionally, the group published material related to developers and manufacturers, and includes insights from the FTC, FCC, and FDA’s Mobile Medical App Guidelines available on the www.mHIMSS.org website.  More
International Case study by Continua: A guide to emergency response with mHealth March 22, 2013 | mHIMSS This case study, compiled by Continua Health Alliance, highlights to role of mobile device in the delivery of healthcare during disasters.   More
CHOP Acceptable Use Policy March 22, 2013 | mHIMSS This document highlights the proper use of technology and associated policies at CHOP.   More
How LifeBridge Health Embraces Mobility to Improve Patient Care March 20, 2013 | Amcom Software Learn how Baltimore-based LifeBridge Health keeps up with increasingly mobile staff by notifying team members of time-critical situations on their preferred mobile devices. YoLanda Jones Spears, Telecommunications Systems Administrator, will share how the organization integrated a secure smartphone texting solution for encrypted, traceable messaging. You’ll hear how this large trauma center blended mobile devices into existing hospital systems and communication processes for improved patient care and satisfaction.   More