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Foundation for NIH and HIMSS partner to broaden mHealth Summit
By Healthcare IT News Staff | 02:45 pm | April 12, 2011
The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) announced Tuesday an extensive strategic partnership that will expand the already successful mHealth Summit. The largest event focused on mobile health, the 2011 mHealth Summit will be held from December 5-7 in the Washington, DC area.
Korea Telecom pilots mobile-enabled diabetes management
By Brian Dolan | 07:06 am | April 12, 2011
Top 10 apps for HIT students and professionals
By Molly Merrill | 03:10 pm | April 11, 2011
Hertencia Bowe, the national health information management program coordinator for Rasmussen College, spoke to Healthcare IT News about some smartphone apps that can help students and professionals be "more knowledgeable, prepared and organized when they're on the job."
Docs can use social media to ease public's anxiety concerning radiation exposure
By Healthcare IT News Staff | 02:30 pm | April 11, 2011
Avvo, which is touted as the world's largest online directory for doctors and lawyers, is reaching out to physicians to provide them with specific tips on how to best communicate with patients who may be fearful about the continued news of more serious radiation leaks emanating from Japan's damaged nuclear power facility - and offer accurate, credible information to diffuse unnecessary concerns.
Dell, partners offer tool for MEDITECH users
By Healthcare IT News Staff | 02:20 pm | April 11, 2011
Dell Services has launched a Mobile Clinical Computing (MCC) solution for hospitals and healthcare organizations that use the MEDITECH Health Care Information System, enabling a simplification and automation of IT operations.
Study: Mobile video can boost first aid situations
By Brian Dolan | 05:10 am | April 11, 2011
iPad 2 looks even better for doctors
By Molly Merrill | 09:32 pm | April 08, 2011
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Text4Baby plans to reach 1M moms by 2012
By MHN Staff | 06:49 am | April 08, 2011
More doctors getting health news on iPhones
By Brian Dolan | 05:49 am | April 08, 2011
Sensors market in medical applications poised for rapid growth
By Healthcare IT News Staff | 09:10 pm | April 07, 2011
The sensors market in medical applications is poised to see rapid growth, driven by the constant demand for better and improved healthcare, sensors' rising importance in almost all medical devices, further developments in sensor technology and newer medical applications for sensors.