04/18/2013
We at mHIMSS believe FDA should issue clear guidance on mobile health applications that ensures patient privacy and safety without hindering innovation in a technologically fast-moving space. By David Collins and Tom Martin
02/19/2013
In response to the growing use of mobile devices in health care, HHS recently released a set of online tools to help health care providers comply with HIPAA privacy and security rules. HHS' tips are designed to be particularly helpful to smaller health care providers, but they should be of interest to health care providers of all sizes. by Helen R. Pfister and Susan R. Ingargiola, Manatt Health Solutions
01/17/2013
The presence of major insurers United Healthcare and WellPoint at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show underscores that the growth in the digital health market is not so much about the shiny new things but about how to motivate and inspire sustained health behavior. By Jane Sarasohn-Kahn
01/08/2013
Patient safety concerns are being raised about caregivers becoming distracted by smartphones and mobile devices. Several health systems and provider associations are leading the way in establishing policies to address the issue. by Rebecca Vesely, iHealthBeat Contributing Reporter
10/12/2012
At the 6th annual Health 2.0 Conference, speakers stressed the importance of making health care data meaningful, accessible and actionable, while adhering to regulatory requirements, supporting evidence-based medicine and satisfying providers, patients and payers. by Rebecca Vesely, iHealthBeat Contributing Reporter
08/23/2012
Electronic health records, mobile health and other health IT tools have the potential to help reduce health care disparities. However, there must be a dedicated push to promote the adoption of such technologies in underserved communities to fully realize the benefits. By Kathy Lim Ko
06/18/2012
A new report by NEHI identifies emerging technologies that have the potential to lower costs associated with chronic disease, while improving health care access and quality. The report also outlines key barriers that, if unaddressed, could derail adoption of these promising technologies. by Kate Ackerman, iHealthBeat Managing Editor
06/07/2012
A recent report predicted that consumers will be responsible for 80% of the remote health monitoring market by 2016, but we know that technology alone will not inspire or sustain behavior change among consumers. Remote health monitoring is and will continue to be a team sport. By Jane Sarasohn-Kahn
05/29/2012
Integrated health systems like Kaiser Permanente are way ahead of the curve in terms of mobile offerings. However, experts warn that patients should be aware of the rules and risks of carrying personal health data with them. by Rebecca Vesely, iHealthBeat Contributing Reporter
01/13/2012
The 10-year-old eHealth Initiative has shifted its focus to concentrate on the role health IT can play in addressing chronic diseases, specifically cancer, diabetes and heart disease. At the group's annual conference, physicians, patients and payers discussed how health IT can drive improvements in those areas. by Kate Ackerman, iHealthBeat Managing Editor
12/08/2011
Speakers at the recent mHealth Summit touted mobile tools as a way to improve preventive health care, reduce unnecessary physician visits, curb rising health care costs and empower patients. Yet, widespread mobile health adoption has remained elusive. by Kate Ackerman, iHealthBeat Managing Editor
06/07/2011
Mobile health applications offer great promise in improving health care quality and efficiency and increasing patient engagement, but the tools could exacerbate the already fragmented health care delivery system if they do not connect with the larger health ecosystem. By Jane Sarasohn-Kahn
05/05/2011
Surveys show that most Americans want the ability to e-mail with their physicians. However, recent research finds that the percentage of physicians who expressed a future interest in using e-mail to communicate with patients actually has decreased. Meanwhile, adherence to best practices is declining among physicians who do use e-mail. By Nir Menachemi
04/21/2011
Starting at the cellular level, wireless devices could change the practice of medicine. But like any transformative technology, risks accompany the vast promise of mobile health. That was one take-home message from a national conference of health care journalists last week in Philadelphia. by David Gorn, iHealthBeat Contributing Reporter
03/28/2011
Attendees at last week's Health 2.0 conference in San Diego discussed ways to use IT to keep people healthy and less susceptible to chronic problems, remove barriers to research and reduce the cost of health care. by Lisa Zamosky, iHealthBeat Contributing Correspondent