Mobile & Telehealth

HIMSS: Convergence of mHealth, telecomm raises many concerns

NEW ORLEANS—The proliferation of mobile medical devices and apps haven’t come without considerable scrutiny from various federal agencies. Scott A. Edelstein, JD, MPA, partner and Mark D. Johnson, JD, senior attorney both at Squire Sanders, discussed the legal issues in the converge of healthcare and mobile telecommunications during an educational session at the Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) annual convention.

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HIMSS: E-engagement offers good results for Kaiser

NEW ORLEANS—The key capabilities for electronic patient engagement are connect, learn and act, said Kate Christensen, MD, medical director internet services group at Kaiser Permanente. She spoke during the Physicians’ IT Symposium on March 3 at the Health Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS) annual convention about how the organization is achieving those capabilities for its patients.

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Health IT tools can be used to control childhood obesity

Health IT interventions have improved access to obesity treatment and rates of screening; however, the impact on weight loss and other health outcomes remains understudied and inconsistent. This study was published in the January issue of Pediatrics.

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Georgia working diligently to expand telemedicine network

Georgia is on its way to establishing the most sophisticated telemedicine network in the nation. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) plans are driven by DPH Commissioner Brenda Fitzgerald, MD's vision to expand the network to all of the state's health districts and county health departments.

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Telehealth service launched for college students

CampusMD, which provides college students with around-the-clock mobile access to U.S.-licensed physicians, has launched a nationwide telehealth service available either directly to students and their parents or through wholesale arrangements with partner colleges and universities.

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