More than 10,000 US Army soldiers who have returned from duty in Iraq or Afghanistan with traumatic brain injury or other serious injuries are participating in a pilot study to test a telehealth outreach program that’s designed to track progress, improve quality of care and increase optimal outcomes. more»

Fourteen years ago on October 6, Presidential Savings Bank became the first to offer its customers access to online banking. And since then, the convenient, cost-efficient electronic interchange technology has attracted millions of busy consumers, especially when it comes to getting paid: 75 percent of American wage earners who have access to direct deposit use it. more»

The Obama administration's push for providers to adopt electronic health records over the next few years has good and bad aspects but has no chance of succeeding without meaningful health reform, David Brailer, the first national coordinator for health information technology, declared Nov. 10. more»

Last month, I wrote an item about HHS’ new interim final rules on data breach notification. Something I heard during a panel at the World Healthcare Innovation & Technology Congress this week reminded me of why this is still a controversial issue. more»

At the World Healthcare Innovation and Technology Congress (WHIT v5.0) this week in the Washington, D.C. area, industry leaders heard from preeminent policy makers and technology experts on some of the most important trends and developments driving healthcare technology forward. Keynote speakers such as former President Bill Clinton and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (click here for BHC's report and a full transcript of his address, plus hear a one-on-one exchange with BHC's Editorial Director, Robin Jay) offered their thoughts on the broad changes needed to reform and reengineer healthcare delivery, while breakout sessions explored specific emerging technologies that hold the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery. more»

After returning from a well received presentation on "Meaningful Use: Why HIPAA is No Longer a Paper Tiger" at the World Healthcare Innovation & Technology Congress - HITECH / HIPAA Compliance Management Leadership Summit, it doesn't surprise me that a majority of healthcare organizations are not prepared to comply with new privacy and security rules enacted within ARRA and the HITECH Act. more»