Telehealth success depends on a solid foundation January 17, 2012 Michelle McNickle 9 print Related NewsAetna's anti-smoking pilot program combines dentists, iPadsKony introduces mobile app to help insurers reach out to membersCancer center launches online genetic research toolTime to get personalIn-hospital wireless implementation worth the effort, says expertRelated ResourcesmHealth: Connecting the Inpatient and Outpatient LandscapeTablets Set to Change Medical PracticeU.S. Healthcare and Mobile TechnologyAmbulatory Mobility and the Mobile Clinical Assistant PlatformInside the Mobile Health Jungle There’s no denying the impact that telehealth initiatives have on rural patients and those who are elderly and/or homebound. “Telehealth … addresses the critical shortage of medical specialists providing care to patients who previously didn’t have access,” says Fred Pennic, founder of HIT Consultant and senior advisor at Aspen Advisors. “With the widespread adoption of EMRs, digital health records provide physicians/clinicians with the remote monitoring capabilities to communicate with their patients.”
GW-MFA enlists EHRs, telemedicine for Middle East service members September 28, 2011 Michelle McNickle 0 print Related NewsFCC Chairman has big plans for broadband accessMayo Clinic launches Healthy Aging & Independent Living LabOttawa Hospital's CIO explains his iPad programMobile phones to play key role in healthcarePerinatal WAN delivers multiple benefits A new year means a fresh start, and as 2012 creeps closer, it's time to think about new IT approaches. Although the reform may mandate certain IT practices be implemented, other non-required initiatives will help to streamline workflows, save money and improve care in the new year. Fred Pennic, senior advisor with Aspen Advisors and author of the blog Healthcare IT Consultant, suggested 10 initiatives hospitals should undertake in 2012.
