The news that Medicare and private insurance reimbursement for eHealth may be on the way is a hopeful sign for companies in the field. Historically, it’s been a major barrier to adoption. At a CES panel, Dr. Joseph Kvedar of… Read moreA light at the end of the reimbursement tunnel for telehealth–or something else? (US)

The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project has been tracking American internet usage for some years, and has been tracking online health accessing and the role P2P social networking plays in health information. ‘The Rise of the e-Patient’… Read moreTracking online health and social networking: Pew Internet study

Usually top ten eHealth lists emphasize mobile, with many familiar companies. This is from a different, clinically oriented perspective. For instance, #2 is the HandGiene System–RFID for tracking and measuring handwashing compliance to solve the major problem of hospital hygiene…. Read moreA different take on an eHealth 'top 10'

A study just published in the Jan/Feb issue of Telemedicine and e-Health (Barriers to Telemedicine: Survey of Current Users in Acute Care Units) outlines the regulatory, financial and cultural challenges to robotic telemedicine (RTM). The study, led by Dr. Herb… Read moreStudy on barriers to robotic telemedicine

The Wireless Life Sciences Alliance (WLSA) and Triple Tree (investment bankers) have announced a ‘call for nominations’ for the 4th Annual TripleTree iAwards for mobile and wireless healthcare. The three categories for the 2012 iAwards are: Operational Effectiveness – Best… Read more'iAwards for Wireless Health' applications open