December 2013

  • Blog post December 18, 2013

    Gazing into the Crystal Ball of the Future of Healthcare

    “No one can predict what tomorrow’s mobile health technology will look like” was the opening remark from Dr. Neil Evans, Co-Director of the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA’s) Connected Health Office. Dr.

  • Blog post December 5, 2013

    AT&T launches EverThere cellular mPERS

    By: Neil Versel

     

    AT&T on Wednesday officially launched its mobile personal emergency response system (mPERS) to both the consumer and enterprise markets.

  • Blog post December 5, 2013

    FDA Charts Mobile Health Progress

    SAN JOSE, Calif. -- US regulators are making a solid effort to keep pace with the rapidly evolving digital health care sector, said a government official here. The Food and Drug Administration issued guidance in 2013 about how it views mobile medical apps as well as security and wireless technology choices in medical devices -- and it hopes to release guidelines on interoperability next year, said William Maisel, chief scientist of the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

  • Blog post December 5, 2013

    Proposed bill eyes wireless tech to cut health costs

    U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) has introduced a bill that would tap wireless technology to prevent complications and deaths due to chronic diseases.

    To view the Bill Text, click Here

     

    According to Peters, the Health Savings Through Technology Act (H.R. 3577) advocates  “a smarter way to deliver healthcare in the United States.”

  • Blog post December 4, 2013

    Seminar - mPowering Frontline Health Workers

    mPowering Frontline Health Workers
    Center for Communication Programs, 111 Market Pl., Suite 310
    Friday, December 6th, 12 – 1 PM

    Join the Center for Communication Programs’ HC3 Project and ICT & Innovation team in welcoming Lesley-Anne Long, Global Director of mPowering Frontline Health Workers!
     

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