Is 'telemedicine' virtually identical to the examination room?
Despite technological advances, advocates say telemedicine has failed to reach its full potential, due largely to policies in some states that make it difficult to practice, and pay for, such care.
DHS announces challenge for National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
The Think and Do Challenge is designed to build an innovation ecosystem that leverages NBAF resources to protect animal and public health.
Air Force successfully tests wearable biometric sensors
A flexible and wearable patch, the BioStampRC monitors performance and body signatures from electrocardiogram to temperature.
Building a template for successful health exchanges
Connecticut proved that state exchanges could work from the get-go. Now it’s taken enrollment mobile.
Taking death records digital: The Iowa experience
The Iowa Vital Event System has transformed that state's approach to documenting deaths, but efforts to improve it continue.
New Calif. website details costs, quality of medical procedures
The California Healthcare Compare site provides information on quality for five common conditions or procedures along with cost information — by county for 100 procedures, ranging from treating a broken ankle to cancer chemotherapy.
One state's move to spot Rx abuse in real time
Missouri lacks a statewide prescription drug monitoring program, but its system for Medicaid users is showing both fiscal savings and clinical benefits.
DOD-VA health records interoperability falls further behind
A recent report from the Government Accountability Office finds that progress on health records interoperability is behind schedule.
FCC maps intersection of broadband and health in Virginia
Besides population and download speeds, the maps show the number of primary care providers per county, online access to health information, obesity prevalence and broadband provider distribution.
How to secure a private cloud for health care data
When considering a private cloud in health care, be sure to conduct ample research, develop a solid risk management policy and ensure that business objectives are met.
HHS awards grants to support states' health data sharing
The Department of Health and Human Services awarded the Advance Interoperable Health Information Technology Services program with $29.6 million to support health care information sharing.
SHIN-NY health data hub launches
New York’s electronic health records hub will make it easier for doctors to access a patient’s entire health history.
Army seeks COTS support for mobile health system
The Army is researching commercial off-the-shelf software and mobile services for its bi-directional secure mobile health system.
DIY bio now possible via 3D Print Exchange
The National Institutes of Health’s open source platform lets users search, download and share biomedical 3D print files, tutorials and educational materials.
DOD’s medical innovations save lives, speed rehab
The military has tested and deployed several technological solutions to assist in treating soldiers on and off the battlefield.
Northrop partners with university for health data analytics
Northrop Grumman will expand its cybersecurity work with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, to include research on health data analytics.
Rescue workers use apps to help save lives
Rescue workers, hospital staffers and patients themselves are using mobile apps to improve responses to health emergencies.
Houston firefighters bring digital doctors on calls
City officials hope to cut emergency room visits with a program designed to connect residents in their homes with a doctor, via the emergency medical technicians and firefighters who answer the 911 call.
Ebola modeling floats flood response app
Virginia Tech graduate students built a tool that integrates local open data with an Ebola response model to aid emergency response to flooding.
25 cities partner for health care innovation
The 2015 Multi-City Innovation Campaign focuses on health and human services challenges where technology interventions intersect, and can directly impact, city or county government services and goals.
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