Alcatel-Lucent is searching for a US service provider partner to help deliver a new telehealth application it developed with Canadian carrier SaskTel. The service, known as LifeStat remote monitoring and health management, allows patients with chronic health conditions to transmit… Read moreAlcatel-Lucent seeks US telehealth partner
Further to the Intel Health Guide story in the previous postings, I’m including this because it’s the only item I’ve seen that cast doubts on the viability of the business model. Be aware that the item is stuffed with annoying… Read moreIntel's health-monitoring tech may face rocky road to adoption
Southeastern Regional Medical Center (SRMC) has received a $159,873 grant from The Duke Endowment to implement a telehealth patient monitoring and communication system. Short news item from the Feyetteville Observer.
US Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced the House and Senate’s successful override of President Bush’s veto of H.R. 6331 the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (reported in Telecare Aware 25 June). The Act is intended to… Read moreBush’s Veto of medicare legislation overridden
