The Disconnect Between Hospital Marketing and What Patients Need
If you have an acute health problem like a heart attack or stroke, the ambulance will usually take you to the nearest hospital. For something less urgent you will probably…
Cell Phones vs. Health Care
As far as I can tell, access to cell phones is far more equal than access to basic primary care — not only in this country, but all over the…
Virtual Photo Walk Helps Invalids Experience Nature
Virtual Photo Walk Virtual Photo Walk A photo walk by Jared in the Mountains of Utah for M. Monica on Google Plus using a Hangout with an iPhone.…
Tools Help Foster Communication Between Patients and Clinicians
I'm a big fan of the AHRQ's tools and have a new one to share. I realize that some people aren't impressed by some of the tools, but overall I…
Get a Lung Transplant with the Help of Twitter (and Justin Bieber)
A few weeks ago, we mentioned how people are using Facebook to find kidneys. Well, here’s another high-profile example of how social media is changing lives … literally. A few…
Interview/Podcast: HIT Interoperability
Cameron Deemer, Presdient at DrFirst Cameron Deemer, Presdient at DrFirst Final part of this podcast series with Cameron Deemer, President at DrFirst. Part 3 key highlights include: Future…
More on Clinical Decison Support and EMRs
I have previously discussed Meaningful Use (MU) criteria for EHRs (here and here) , and Clinical Decision Support (CDS) (here). These topics are closely linked since the MU requirements mandate the inclusion of CDS. I have…
In the Battle of Doctor’s Orders Versus Patient Power, the Patient is Winning
Today, patients are no longer patients in the traditional sense; they are consumers who are demanding to know more about their own bodies and health conditions. Advances in digital technology…
Can Mobile Devices Help Connect the Dots for Better Health Care?
Educating patients through texting Mobile technology may help to transform the lives of patients and provide a stronger partnership with health care providers. Educating patients through texting Mobile…
Meaningful Use Stage 2 NPRM Means New Opportunities for Medical Device and Non-Traditional Health IT Vendors
Last week at the HIMSS Conference ONC announced Meaningful Use Stage 2 Notice of Proposed Rule-Making. Many of you have asked me for a quick opinion of what it means…
