Within the next year, all nine Alberta health regions will be equipped with primary stroke centres, which will consult with stroke specialists through telehealth links to the main stroke centres in Calgary and Edmonton. This program includes medical and neurological… Read moreAlberta to improve stroke care through telemedicine links
“This legislation will help Americans benefit from the advances in quality of care that medical science and health information technology make possible. It will help strip out untold millions of dollars in wasteful spending to control health care costs for… Read moreHealth information bill passes Ways and Means Committee (June 15)
A clear article from Waco, Texas, explaining the processes and benefits of using telehealth monitoring equipment. Read here.
On Friday 16 June, the Disabled Living Foundation launched a telecare flat within its equipment demonstration facility at its London HQ, 380 Harrow Road, W9 2HU. The launch was sponsored by Tunstall Group Ltd, CityWest Homes and City of Westminster… Read moreDLF SmartHome launch: Report and pictures
The Caring for the Future report by Connection Research Services is a thorough examination of two megatrends colliding – the ageing of the population, and the explosion in digital technology. Website, with PDF of the report to download. Well worth… Read moreCaring for the Future report (Australia)
The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) tomorrow (Friday 16 June) launches its telecare demonstration facility within its London HQ. DLF press release.
This pre-conference press release contains some useful examples of telecare/telehealth projects in the UK, including quotations from users. Read here.
Carers UK and telecare provider Tunstall have developed a Support for Carers Technology Guide, designed to offer practical advice on the conditions and challenges faced by carers and how telecare can be used to provide support and reassurance. Sounds good,… Read moreSupport for Carers Technology Guide
And its first implantable cardioverter defibrillator, Epic II ICD, is implanted in Switzerland. St Jude Medical news release.
Two stories that reflect the growing interest in this market. Medline and ViTel Net Team Up to provide Home Health Monitoring. Medline and ViTel Net announce that they will work together to integrate home monitoring solutions and offer value added services… Read moreUS giants join to exploit telehealth growth
