02/19/2010
Many developing countries are investing in e-health to help increase access, improve affordability and boost quality of care. However, challenges, such as a lack of interoperability, an inadequate health informatics work force and the need for more evidence of benefits, remain. by Kate Ackerman, iHealthBeat Editor
08/10/2009
Despite limitations in infrastructure and Internet access, medical workers in developing countries can use mobile phones to collect and disseminate health data. Groups such as the Rockefeller Foundation and AED Satellife are promoting the use of mobile devices to strengthen health systems. by Paula Fortner, iHealthBeat Senior Staff Writer
06/25/2009
Health industry leaders and observers on both sides of the border agree there are lessons to be learned from a scandal involving a government agency working to expand health IT use in Canada. by George Lauer, iHealthBeat Features Editor
04/08/2009
Global health IT efforts are well-represented at this year's Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society conference in Chicago. More than 2,000 attendees are here from other countries, some to share their experiences, some to invite investment -- but all of them to learn. by George Lauer, iHealthBeat Features Editor
09/18/2008
Keeping the big, global picture in sight can help sharpen the focus of U.S. efforts to create interoperable electronic health records, according to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society's Global Enterprise Task Force. by George Lauer, iHealthBeat Features Editor