mHealth Summit: The Movement Continues (0)
12/05/11 •
Today was the kick-off of the mHealth Summit outside of Washington, DC. The first panel of speakers included among others Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary US Department ...
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The Rumble — Patients and Doctors in Modern Health Care (0)
11/10/11 •
There is a sound in nature that is unmistakable — the rumble of thunder. Cantankerous, yet mellow, thunder reverberates and awes. In health care, there is a similar rumble that is growing in strength and permeating society to a greater extent seemingly on a daily basis: that of consumers empowering themselves and becoming more involved in their care. However, this shift has not been to personalized health records as many thought when the Internet first became mainstream; rather, patients are accessing information in new ways, working with each other, and challenging physicians and other healthcare staff to remain current and [...]
A Legend (0)
10/05/11 •
Steve Jobs died today. The legendary CEO of Apple left a mark that few will forget. There will be a multitude of articles written about him, his career, his influence, and his remarkable ability to see the future and lead a revolution, all better than I could write. Nonetheless, I feel compelled to write something. The picture I have chosen is of him with the iPad, because to me it is the emblem of his genius, his forethought, and his indelible mark on future generations. However, it was the iPod, the iPhone, the Mac, and the cloud that all coalesce [...]
Siri — The Future of Health? (0)
10/04/11 •
Today’s Apple conference was to many, a disappointment. Nearly everyone expected an iPhone5 release but there was no such luck. Instead, Apple rolled out an iPhone4S, a newer version of its iPhone4 with some enhancements including a very nice camera. The stock took an immediate nosedive (though later recovered) and potential iPhone5 buyers were forced to make a choice of sticking with their plans to buy Apple or reverting to another smartphone option. Lost in this disappointment however, are some great additions, with Siri sticking out for multiple reasons. Though Apple’s purchase of Siri was no secret and occurred some [...]
Forming the Web: Connecting Health Stakeholders (0)
7/15/11 •
The siloes that permeate the healthcare delivery landscape are multiple and pervasive — everyone knows this fact. And yet, they are extremely difficult to break down or alter. The connections between and among patients and providers are in many ways the most powerful in the system. As physicians face increased pressure to see more patients and access to information widens while education surrounding approaches to care seemingly constricts, there remains a gap that can be powerful and can negatively affect outcomes. On the other hand, patients are more frequently finding resources in the most surprising of places: from each other. [...]
