Accenture’s online survey of 1,100 US residents on technology in managing healthcare has enough contrary bits to it that your head will turn, if not spin. 90% want to self-manage their records using technology (appointment booking–72%, prescription refills–73%, want mobile access and… Read morePatients want technology to manage own care–or do they?
A well-known peeve of Editors Steve and Donna (writing) is confusion in terminology, but most especially telehealth (vital signs monitoring) with telemedicine (virtual consults and visits). Why does it grieve us? Clear and exact descriptions of new and generally not… Read moreMuddling telemedicine and telehealth–the cost?
‘Trusted sourcing’ of healthcare apps got a double boost when Happtique, an online mHealth application ‘store’ backed by GNYHA Ventures, announced plans to roll out a ‘mRx’ program which would allow physicians and hospitals to ‘prescribe’ health apps to patients…. Read morePrescribing and 'vetting' medical apps (US)
