Unlike Homo sapiens, Homo evolutis is characterised by taking direct and deliberate control of our biological destiny, and a fascinating poniter to the future item HUMAN+ explores the technologically enhanced future of our species (by Michael John Gorman, director of… Read moreBody boundaries and the rise of Homo evolutis
“Failure to address interoperability has been identified as a major challenge for the growing personal health solutions market”. Continua’s press release points out that the Continua-inspired and organised Smart Personal Health Project has reported that the aims Continua was set… Read moreSmart Personal Health Project final report (EU)
The American Telemedicine Association, coupling the release of the proposed ACO rule with ATA 2011, has called on CMS to waive the ‘restriction-riddled’ Medicare telemedicine statute and to implement five specific changes: 1. Medical videoconferencing for the 35 million beneficiaries… Read moreATA: remove Medicare telemedicine/telehealth restrictions
With ATA 2011 nearing, news announcements are picking up. Waldo Health, which premiered at ATA 2010 and ‘went quiet’ thereafter save for a few articles like our interview with the founders [TA 10 Sept], is returning to ATA with their FDA 510(k) market… Read moreWaldo Health gains 510(k) approval
In one of the few telecom/telecare joint marketing arrangements on record, Verizon and Minnesota-based Healthsense announced a partnership to install Healthsense resident monitoring systems in senior communities (independent and assisted living) equipped with Verizon FiOS. Healthsense and Verizon’s Enhanced Communities unit will team… Read moreVerizon and Healthsense agreement for senior communities (US)
“In theory, ACOs provide financial incentives to health care organizations to reduce costs and improve quality. In reality, given the complexity of the existing system, ACOs will not only fail; they will most likely exacerbate the very problems they set… Read moreACOs creating more problems than solved? (US)
