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Remote monitoring system gets important upgrade in the UK, including physician notifications

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The Merlin.net Patient Care Network for cardiac implantable devices has been upgraded to version 5.0 to include EHR integration and physician alerts

Kaiser releases patient health records native app for Android, with only web app for iOS users

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Recently, Kaiser Permanente (KP), one of the largest healthcare organization, made an announcement that affects its 9 million patients. The organization has released an app for the Android platform which allows patients to access their medical information from virtually anywhere. The app provides full access to patient information that currently resides on the KP health record system. Additionally, KP now has a mobile optimized website which allows members to also access their information via any mobile device platform. This website is accessible via a smartphone’s mobile browser and includes users of Windows Mobile phones, Blackberry and even the iPhone.

Happtique to create a certification program for mobile healthcare apps

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Happtique, a medical apps store seeks to verify and certify healthcare apps for medical professionals and patients

iPad Revolutionizing Children’s Rehabilitation and Therapy

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The Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma is using iPads to improve the ability of some of their patients to interact with their world. Technology is revolutionizing how we learn and grow.

Connected Care Challenge wants to reduce hospital readmissions, improve patient care after discharge

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Recently, Janssen Healthcare Innovation announced the Janssen Connected Care Challenge for enterprising individuals and developers. The goal of the challenge is to provide technical solutions that improve the transition for a patient from the hospital to their home.

Physicians in Australia set to launch academic journal focused on mHealth

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A group of physicians in Australia look to launch the first journal dedicated to mobile health.

Physicians rejoice, native MacPractice iPad electronic medical record app finally on it’s way

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MacPractice Clipboard is an upcoming native iPad app for Macpractice users that streamlines the registration process, saves paper and staff time, and also reduces risk of data-entry errors due to illegible handwriting.

Using mobile technologies to help prevent readmissions, interview with Pipette co-founder Ryan Panchadsaram

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Ryan Panchadsaram, co-founder of Pipette, outlines his vision for empowering patients and clinicians to take control of the recovery process.

New breakthrough allows glucose to be measured in saliva, avoiding finger sticks

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Engineers at Brown University have designed a new biochip sensor that can check blood sugar levels by measuring glucose concentrations in saliva

West Wireless launches health policy center in Washington DC

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With the launch of the West Health Policy Center, Gary and Mary West have added another front in their philanthropic assault on the institutional inefficiencies of the health care system. This time they are establishing a presence in Washington DC focused on enticing the most talented post-doctoral research fellows to compete for one of five fellowships targeted to the goal of using empirical data to identify $100 billion worth of systemic inefficiencies in the health care delivery system. Independently funded [Read more]

OpenNotes project allows patients easy access to their medical records

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Options for the public to view the notes taken of them from their doctor during an office visit are examined

How Humana became a leader in mobile engagement, interview with Julie Kling

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There are few, if any, large corporations that use mobile technology to engage their customers as effectively as Louisville, KY-based health insurer Humana. The company’s Games 4 Health program is among the most innovative mobile health programs anywhere and the projects like B-Cycle are revolutionizing bike sharing and incentivizing healthy lifestyles. I recently had a chance to hear Julie Kling, head of mobile strategy for Humana, outline the company’s strategy during a panel discussion at the December mHealth Summit in [Read more]