“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)
Here are two video items that leave this editor (Steve) with the uneasy feeling that if they are a general representation of the state of the telecare industry it should be doing better, particularly in product design. And then there are two articles that remind him why getting telecare systems to people who need them is vitally important…
Ninety six percent of North Yorkshire patients would recommend telehealth. (Headline from NHS North Yorkshire and York (NNY) press release.) Wow! Incredible survey results!
Indeed. Closer inspection of the survey questions and responses shows it up as a halo-polishing rather than an evidence-finding exercise. What a pity when NYY was just starting to look good with an informative website (TA item).
The full press release (PDF) gives you the questions and responses missing from the online version. It will not take TA readers long to
Worried about the vulnerability of the GPS-enabled devices you are making/selling/giving out? No? Maybe you should be! Personal-safety GPS device presents security risk. CNet News. [And not just GPS devices. From ZDNet, an article about how GPS devices in vehicles and… Read morePersonal-safety GPS device security risk
The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) announced today the winners of the 2011 ATA Annual Awards. These awards recognize individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to the development of telemedicine. Winners will formally accept their awards at the ATA 2011… Read moreATA Annual Awards recognize telehealth leaders and innovators (US)
“Looking to improve applications of mobile technologies in the fields of interactive telemedicine and eHealth (electronic health) for care delivery, CommerceTel has partnered with Magellan Global Health…To co-develop “mHealth” solutions, focusing initially on remote workers such as seafarers, and those… Read moreSeafarers to get better mHealth
Economic impact of an electronic alert system to prevent venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients (J. Thrombosis and Haemostasis – Abstract of paid content). Looks interesting as it includes post-discharge followup – except there’s no clue as to what they mean… Read moreElectronic alert system to prevent venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients (Spain)
GoMo News features an item from the UK’s national Sunday Telegraph, which features the 3G Doctor service. See also David Doherty’s response to the report. mHealth features heavily in Sunday supplement.
This item is aimed at pharmaceutical companies but references telehealth as an example of potentially cost-saving innovation. It is an excellent, unhysterical explanation of the difficult situation the NHS currently finds itself in. Recommended to anyone who wants to sell… Read moreCan the NHS save through innovation?
Neusoft Europe will subscribe to 26,915 newly-issued common shares by Israeli company Aerotel Medical Systems, at a price of $66.02 per share. The total acquisition price will be $1.78 millionand give Neusoft a 30.77 percent stake in Aerotel. TMCNet item.
