Mobile Devices Aid Individuals With PTSD, Substance Use Problems
Researchers have published preliminary data on the testing of a wireless
device that can detect physiological stressors associated with drug
cravings or post-traumatic stress and then send a message to users'
smartphones. Boston Globe, Mass High Tech.
Stage 2 Meaningful Use: A New Level of Information Exchange
The proposed Stage 2 criteria for the EHR meaningful use
incentive program dramatically increases necessary HIE capabilities,
reflected in the “Transition of Care” objective. Here are the details from a CMS presentation at HIMSS12
Companion Stage 2 Meaningful Use Rule is Released
The Office of the National Coordinator for HIT has released
a proposed rule to set standards, implementation specifications and
certification criteria for electronic health records under the Stage 2
meaningful use program. More
UK to encourage docs to prescribe health apps
In an effort to cut down on unnecessary doctor office visits, the UK’s
Department of Health plans to ask general practitioners and physicians
working at hospitals across the country to encourage their patients to
use mobile health apps to track biometrics and symptoms. The government said the apps should be free or cheap to use. Daily Mail... More
Stage 2 Rules Offer Flexibility, Push Interoperability
National Coordinator for Health IT Farzad Mostashari said the proposed
rules for Stage 2 of the meaningful use program offer new flexibility
and emphasize interoperability. The rules were expected to be posted
online today, but formatting issues have delayed their availability. Health Data Management et al.
Smartphones ring a bell for patients with memory loss.
Patients with moderate-to-severe memory impairment from brain damage
linked to stroke, head injury, epilepsy, tumor, and ruptured aneurysm,
showed “robust” memory improvement after participating in specially
designed smartphone training. More
CMS PROPOSES DEFINITION OF STAGE 2 MEANINGFUL USE OF CERTIFIED ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS (EHR) TECHNOLOGY
This fact sheet summarizes CMS’ proposed requirements for Stage 2 of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.
CMS’ proposed rule may be viewed here: www.ofr.gov/inspection.aspx .
Additional information on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs can be found at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/EHRincentiveprograms.
ACC launches texting program to prevent and manage cardiovascular disease
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) recently launched
CardioSmartTXT™, a free texting program to prevent and manage
cardiovascular disease. CardioSmartTXT will provide support,
information, advice and tips on heart disease prevention as well as
disease-specific states. More
Patients expected to use smartphones for health monitoring
By November 2011, nearly 17 million consumers were accessing health information on mobile devices.
MyTelcare Diabetes Pal now available for free on Apple App Store
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Telcare,
Inc. recently unveiled its new MyTelcare Diabetes Pal, now available
for free on the Apple App Store. Telcare is offering people with
diabetes and their caregivers an iPhone app that automatically
synchronizes with a wireless glucose meter.
Meaningful Use Round-Up
- CMS stresses the importance of "Adopt, Implement, and Upgrade" Initiative for Medicaid Providers
- CMS Releases Guidance on Appeals Process for Meaningful Use Program
- CMS Announces over $2.5 Billion in Meaningful Use Incentive Payments
- New State Medicaid Contacts available on CMS’s website
- New Jersey Announces $40 million in Medicaid EHR Incentive Payments to Providers
- Now Online Video of HRSA's December Webinar Exploring the Gray Areas of Meaningful Use
mhealth News
• Secretary Sebelius’s Speech at December’s mHealth Summit
• HHS Releases a New Body Mass Index mobile app
• ONC Announces Three Challenges for mHealth-Related Applications
• Beacon Communities Launch Texting Program to Assess Diabetes Risk
• HHS Initiative to Develop Best Practices for Mobile Device Use
• HHS Releases a New Body Mass Index mobile app
• ONC Announces Three Challenges for mHealth-Related Applications
• Beacon Communities Launch Texting Program to Assess Diabetes Risk
• HHS Initiative to Develop Best Practices for Mobile Device Use
For more news, visit the Federal mHealth website.
New Rural Health IT Toolkit
Through funding by the Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP), the Rural Assistance Center and the National Rural Health Resource Center have developed a new Rural Health IT Toolkit.
The toolkit is intended to serve as a resource on health IT for rural
health care providers. This new toolkit includes resources related to
understanding health IT, the role of various federal agencies, the
legislation mandating meaningful use, and technical assistance resources
to support meaningful use.
The new rural health IT toolkit, provides a wealth of information, including:
• Information on finding capital funding;
• Material about training programs available online from community colleges;
• Legislation that impacts health IT; and
• Federal resources for continued project development.
Please click here for more information and to access the new Rural Health IT Toolkit
and the National Rural Health Resource Center have developed a new Rural Health IT Toolkit.
The toolkit is intended to serve as a resource on health IT for rural
health care providers. This new toolkit includes resources related to
understanding health IT, the role of various federal agencies, the
legislation mandating meaningful use, and technical assistance resources
to support meaningful use.The new rural health IT toolkit, provides a wealth of information, including:
• Information on finding capital funding;
• Material about training programs available online from community colleges;
• Legislation that impacts health IT; and
• Federal resources for continued project development.
Please click here for more information and to access the new Rural Health IT Toolkit
Docs Have EHR Rights, but Also Responsibilities
An article published Feb. 13 in the Canadian Medical
Association Journal outlines 10 “rights” that clinicians
should expect in the performance of an electronic health records system,
as well as corresponding responsibilities of the clinicians to use the
EHR to improve the quality of care. More
Survey Finds Majority of Patients Believe EHRs Are Valuable for Care
A new survey commissioned by the National Partnership for Women &
Families shows that the majority of patients -- whether or not their
physicians use electronic health records -- believe EHRs effectively
address key elements of health care. The Hill's "Healthwatch" et al. More
Query Health: Distributed Population Queries
Query
Health is an Open Government Initiative that is establishing the
standards and services for distributed population health queries. Query
Health standards will be used to send questions to clinical data
sources which return aggregate measures of population health that can be
used for many purposes including disease outbreak monitoring,
post-market surveillance, comparative effectiveness research, quality
and performance measures. More
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Makes Progress on Genetic Database
The Department of Veterans Affairs is working to collect genetic
information and electronic health records from one million veterans for a
database aimed at identifying new ways to predict, prevent and treat
illness. So far, about 23,000 veterans' data have been processed, and
another 30,000 have agreed to participate. McClatchy/Sacramento Bee.
Smartphone-Based Psychological Therapy Produces Mixed Results
Several recent studies show promising results from computer and
smartphone applications that offer therapy for social anxiety and
similar conditions. However, other research shows there is much work to
be done to determine how effective the applications are. New York Times
What Do Surveyed U.S. Physicians Report as Being Benefits of Using Health IT Systems?
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Nearly 58% of surveyed U.S. physicians believe health IT has
helped improve care coordination across different settings and service
boundaries, more than 57% believe it has improved access to quality
clinical research data and more than 56% say it has improved
cross-organizational working processes, according to an Accenture survey.
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Cloud computing helps doctors improve patient care
United Health Group has launched a new cloud computing platform that
stores patient information to allow doctors and hospitals to better
coordinate patient care. Doctors will be able to use smartphones and
tablets instead of hospital computers to access information and receive
automatic updates about patient status changes. More
Sharing health data saved ERs in Memphis over $1m/year
interview with Mark Frisse MD www.imedicalapps.com
This is the second of a two part series. Check out part one here]
In October, the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA) published a study by led by Mark Frisse, MD demonstrating significant cost savings when emergency departments (ED) have access to patients’ data via health information exchange (HIE).
In October, the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA) published a study by led by Mark Frisse, MD demonstrating significant cost savings when emergency departments (ED) have access to patients’ data via health information exchange (HIE).
Teleconferencing grants link rural practitioners with pain expert panel
University
of Washington School of Nursing in Seattle received grant money last
fall that enables rural healthcare providers to consult with a panel of
pain experts remotely. View Full Story
Lessons From Meaningful Use Stage 1, Predictions for Stage 2
Computer Sciences Corporation has released a report examining the lessons learned from Stage 1 of the meaningful use incentive program and predicting changes that could be introduced in Stage 2, Health Data Management reports. Read more
AHRQ Innovations Exchange: remote health monitoring
- The featured Innovations describe three programs that used remote monitoring devices or equipment to track patient’s health conditions in community settings and prevent complications.
- The featured QualityTools provide resources designed to set up remote health care programs, including retinopathy screening and telehealth centers. More
Part 2: Benefits Abound When Marrying Health Care With Social Media
Health care organizations, like business in other industries, are using
innovative forms of social media to inform and engage users. READ MORE >>
iPad Revolutionizing Children’s Rehabilitation and Therapy
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The
Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma is using iPads to improve the ability
of some of their patients to interact with their world. Technology is
revolutionizing how we learn and grow. More
The frequency of reported data breaches among organizations in its study increased 32 % from the previous year.
Unsecured mobile devices are a key point of vulnerability.
Unsecured Mobile Devices: The Weak Link
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A curated presentation of stats, data, graphs, analysis and insights on the mobile telecoms sector in Africa
Insights into Mobile Telecoms in Africa
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A curated presentation of stats, data, graphs, analysis and insights on the mobile telecoms sector in Africa prepared by Jon Hoehler (@JonHoehler) and Andrew...
Electronic Health Records Seen as Key Tool for Hospital Nurses
RWJF: A recent analysis of survey data finds that hospitals that use
electronic health records score better on several measures of quality of
care, including patient safety, than hospitals that do not have such a
system.
IOM Nursing Report Named "Book of the Year"
RWJF: The Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, has been named by the American Journal of Nursing (AJN)
as a 2011 Book of the Year in four categories: Advanced Practice
Nursing, History and Public Policy, Leadership and Management, and
Nursing Education. The report provides a blueprint to transform nursing
and the delivery of health care in America.
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