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Experts weigh in-house, Web-based EHR purchasing factors

| March 22, 2012
Experts weigh in-house, Web-based EHR purchasing factors

Health care entities planning to buy an EHR system might go with a Web-based EHR or in-house solution. Here’s insight into functionality and security tips from two experts.

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Review article proposes a standardized approach for mHealth data security

| March 22, 2012
Review article proposes a standardized approach for mHealth data security

In a recently published article in Telemedicine Journal and e-Health, researchers from the National Center for Telehealth and Technology in Tacoma, Washington discussed the need for data security standards for mobile devices.

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New MRI Technique Visualizes Phosphorus, Opens Potential for Hard Tissue Imaging

| March 21, 2012
New MRI Technique Visualizes Phosphorus, Opens Potential for Hard Tissue Imaging

Conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) relies on aligning the magnetization of hydrogen atoms in a study sample, which makes it an excellent tool for visualizing water-rich materials like soft tissues and organs.Yet MRI is not fundamentally limi…

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New Frost & Sullivan analysis projects mHealth app market to reach $392 million in 2015

| March 21, 2012
New Frost & Sullivan analysis projects mHealth app market to reach $392 million in 2015

Mobile health and the mHealth app market continues to see substantial growth, and is expected to continue expanding as business models and significant value offerings continue to evolve in tandem with the fast paced world of mobile technologies.

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Study shows passive analysis of physical activity in chronic pain patients predicts pain levels

| March 21, 2012
Study shows passive analysis of physical activity in chronic pain patients predicts pain levels

mHealth Research Digest with Tim Bredrup Chronic pain is a multidimensional experience. Consisting of both physiological and psychological factors, it has a significant impact on how a patient functions physically, emotionally, and socially. Developing…

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Tailored EHR platform offers clinical benefits for medical specialists

| March 21, 2012
Tailored EHR platform offers clinical benefits for medical specialists

While some medical specialists reap the benefits of a customized EHR platform, others are stuck with systems that don’t fulfill their clinical needs. Learn how to avoid that fate.

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4th Annual mHealth World Congress scheduled for July 25-27 in Boston

| March 21, 2012
4th Annual mHealth World Congress scheduled for July 25-27 in Boston

Global Information Inc. recently announced the 4th Annual mHealth World Congress will take place this summer in Boston, MA from July 25-27.

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Suicidal? Don’t ask Siri for help

| March 21, 2012
Suicidal? Don’t ask Siri for help

Discussion of Siri, the voice assistant on the iPhone 4S, and how it deals with mental health issues, such as suicide prevention.

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Health Datapalooza will feature apps built on massive data available at HealthData.gov

| March 21, 2012
Health Datapalooza will feature apps built on massive data available at HealthData.gov

The Health Datapalooza 2012 will showcase will feature the best and brightest applications using data from government and other sources. Innovators will present their technologies and will be judged “American Idol”style by the audience comp…

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VARs, integrators see broadening meaningful use implementation demand

| March 20, 2012
VARs, integrators see broadening meaningful use implementation demand

With health care organizations struggling to meet stage 1, and with stage 2 already on the horizon, solution providers are expanding their meaningful use implementation offerings.

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