Healthcare IT venture capital funding breaks records in Q1
The number of healthcare IT projects receiving funding from venture capital firms broke all previous records in the first quarter of this year, reports Healthcare IT News.
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Legality of Obamacare could have implications for healthcare IT, says HIMSS
Experts at the HIMSS believe that the Supreme Court’s ruling on the constitutionality of President Barack Obama’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) could have lasting implications for healthcare IT initiatives, reports Information Week.
Social media increasingly important to healthcare IT job seekers, says study
In today’s information age, the prevalence of the world wide web makes it easier than ever for healthcare IT professionals to find new employment opportunities.
Advanced cardiac monitoring capabilities aided by global telecoms giant
Officials from Vodafone Global Enterprise have confirmed the organization will be providing telecommunications services to Boston Scientific to enable the transfer of cardiac monitoring data via cellular technology, reports Information Week.
Skilled worker shortage a primary concern for many healthcare CIOs
For chief information officers (CIOs) in the healthcare sector, financial limitations and interoperability issues are not the primary causes for concern in today’s medical technology industry.
Microsoft adds iTriage to personal healthcare record suite
Officials from Washington-based software giant Microsoft recently announced the addition of healthcare technology platform iTriage to its HealthVault personal healthcare record (PHR) system, reports Healthcare IT News.
Innovation advisers named by CMS to further develop healthcare reform
Officials from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the names of 73 advisers who will support the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMI), reports Information Week.
As healthcare IT evolves, the number of employment opportunities expands
In addition to creating a safer, more efficient environment for patients, the changing healthcare IT landscape is providing more employment opportunities as well.
Venture capital investment in healthcare IT sees significant increase
Investment of venture capital funding to the healthcare IT industry has increased substantially, according to Information Week.
CMS to award grants for innovative healthcare IT projects
The CMS recently announced plans to award more than $1 billion in grants to private enterprises and healthcare IT entrepreneurs that demonstrate innovation in improving the quality of care for their patients, according to Information Week.
Rural telehealth initiatives in the South to gain significant boost from USDA
Rural communities in six Southern states are to receive up to $6 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to further develop telehealth initiatives to address the growing need for healthcare IT implementation in the Delta region.
Oversight, accountability key to improving patient safety, say experts
In order to protect patients from the dangers of malpractice due to healthcare IT implementation, a new federal agency dedicated to the oversight of healthcare IT should be established, according to a study by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
Oversight, accountability key to improving patient safety, say experts
In order to protect patients from the dangers of malpractice due to healthcare IT implementation, a new federal agency dedicated to the oversight of healthcare IT should be established, according to a study by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
Attitudes changing towards wireless doctor-patient interaction, says report
According to a report that was published recently by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), attitudes towards patients exchanging health data with their physician via wireless devices are changing.
U.S. healthcare IT projects could learn from UK difficulties
The recent failure of the UK’s National Health Service’s (NHS) $20 billion National Programme for IT could prove a valuable lesson for U.S. healthcare IT policy experts and medical professionals, according to Information Week.
Electronic post-op monitoring important to patient safety, says study
According to a recent survey by the PPAHS, the majority of physicians polled stated that electronic monitoring of patients following surgical procedures could reduce the risk of opioid-related deaths, reports Healthcare IT News.
Major healthcare IT collaboration between Duke, Verizon announced
Officials from Duke University and telecoms giant Verizon have announced a new partnership that will improve the quality of care for patients in North Carolina, according to Information Week.
Telehealth device shipments could exceed 2 million by 2013, says market research firm
Patients are taking healthcare IT into their own hands, according to a survey that was conducted by market research firm InMedica.
Wireless networks could be configured to function as noninvasive monitoring technology
Engineers and researchers from the University of Utah are developing new ways of using wireless technology to monitor patients…
New technology from Siemens could reduce CTA scan risks
A study presented at the sixth annual scientific meeting of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography indicated that new technology…
CDC evaluates the use of the Public Health Grid informatics tool to fight pandemics
Public Health Grid (PHGrid), a health informatics tool, could be used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to fight outbreaks around the country.
CMS makes changes to telemedicine regulations
CDC eliminates their credentialing and privileging process for hospitals and healthcare facilities that use telemedicine, Health Imaging report.
Research: EHR may be effective for developing countries
A new study published in the Journals of the American Medical Informatics Association reveals that electronic health records (EHR) may improve the quality of care for individuals in developing nations.
Experts say that health information technology is important to global health
Experts recently announced at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society meeting that the use of health information technology (HIT) may improve global health.
