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December 9, 2008
High-tech tools to play major role in Obama's healthcare reform efforts
President-elect Barack Obama's administration plans to rely upon a slew of high-tech products – including online videos, blogs and e-mail alerts – as it attempts to restructure the U.S. healthcare system after Obama takes office in January. Former Senate Majority Leader Thomas A. Daschle (D-S.D.), who is Obama's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, said the transition team and administration will use the Internet to initiate a grassroots effort to shape public policy. While the Web will be a central communications point for all of Obama's efforts, he is leading off with healthcare because “every American is feeling the pressure of high healthcare costs
and lack of quality of care,” spokesperson Stephanie Cutter said. “We feel it's important to engage them in the process of reform.” http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/...
Penn Medicine Web site to disclose doctors' financial ties to pharmaceutical firms
In the spring, the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine will launch a Web site that discloses whether doctors are paid on the side by pharmaceutical firms or medical implant makers. The Web site, part of “an emerging trend in response to growing concerns about medical conflicts of interest,” will provide information about physicians' financial ties to pharmaceutical and medical device companies. In doing so, it will expand upon the medical school's current policy, which bans staff from accepting gifts, meals and free drug samples, according to PA School of Medicine Dean Arthur H. Rubenstein. “When all of us are up there transparently, it may make us a
little more responsible,” Rubenstein said. “It is just human nature: If you know someone else is going to know what you are doing, you may be more careful.” http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20081205_Penn...
Telus Corp. to invest $100 million revamping Emergis EHR product line
Health technology provider Telus Corp. plans to spend $100 million over the next three years to enhance its Emergis electronic health records and pharmacy management product lines and help boost the division's popularity. A year ago, Vancouver, British Columbia-headquartered Telus Corp. bought Longueuil, Quebec-based Emergis – now known as Telus Health Solutions – for $763 million. “This is about workflow, and also about clinical process and procedures,” said Telus Health Solutions' President and General Manager Francois Cote. “A lot of money is going to be utilized towards enhancing its products.” An exact breakdown on investment efforts is not
being given because the company does not want competitors to get the information. But some investment will be made in partnerships, Telus Business Solutions President Joe Natale said. http://www.itworldcanada.com/a/Daily-News/...
FDA to post health advisories, medication product warnings on new WebMD site
In the first-ever partnership between a U.S. public health agency and a private health information provider, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and WebMD have entered an agreement that allows the agency to post public health advisories, product warnings and other safety information on food, medication and cosmetic products on WebMD's Web site. The partnership “enhances FDA's ability to get crucial information to the American public,” according to FDA Commissioner Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D. FDA's information will appear on advertising-free pages on WebMD's page at
www.webmd.com/fda, and the FDA Web page at www.fda.gov/consumer
will link directly to WebMD content. The WebMD site has nearly 50 million readers each month, making it an ideal choice for a first partner, according to von Eschenbach. Similar partnerships are being considered with other media outlets, he added. http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01918.html
Tomorrow's telemedicine care may be in the 'hands' of remote-controlled robots
Robots may be the next step in a physician's ability to deliver remote telemedicine care. For the past year, scientists at The William Lehman Injury Research Center (WLIRC) in Miami have been experimenting with using a robot to allow remotely located specialists see a patient, from the moment he or she checks in for surgery through recovery. Under the scenario, a robot can be used to locate a specialist when others are not available. The specialist uses a laptop or PC to remotely connect with the robot via wireless broadband; after the connection is made the physician can control the robot's movement, monitoring the patient's condition and even instructing nurses or resident
doctors. The robot is also smart enough to literally get out of the way when the “real” doctors arrive. http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=robot-telemedicine
Privacy of British patient records to be written into NHS constitution
The British Parliament is considering a new National Health Service Reform Bill that clarifies who has access to personal health records and how patient data may be used. The proposed bill would give the NHS its first-ever written constitution, outlining the service's principles and values, while also spelling out rights and responsibilities for the public. Proposed rights include “access to your own health records,” and that records will “always be used to manage your treatment in your best interests.” They also include the right to choose a general practitioner and make choices about further treatment. But the constitution would also make it easier for
researchers to access patient information in order to recruit patients to trials. http://www.e-health-insider.com/news/4382/...
NCI awards $8.6 million to health group for cancer e-communications research
The Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies (CHESS) has been awarded an $8.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to continue efforts in cancer communication research, including an e-health cancer support and intervention program. CHESS will use the five-year grant to fund investigations into problems associated with cancer communication in the rapidly changing communication environment, according to Beth Burnside, Deputy Director for the project and Assistant Professor in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, WI. This is the second such grant awarded to CHESS by NCI since 2003. The grant will fund studies examining
quality of life outcomes following patients' use of Interactive Cancer Communications Systems (ICCS) during advanced cancer treatment; an ICCS physical activity enhancement for colon cancer survivors; and the effectiveness of the CHESS e-Health Cancer Support Intervention in Population-based Care, which provides information about the business and clinical cases for ICCS in real-world use for cancer patients' care. http://www.news.wisc.edu/15881
Hawaii residents can log into nation's first-ever online physician service in January
In January, the Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) will launch the nation's first 24-hour, online healthcare service, connecting patients and physicians via the Internet or telephone for a nominal fee. HMSA's Online Care service, which goes live on Jan. 15, 2009, will help improve access to care throughout the Hawaiian Islands, according to HMSA Vice President Michael Stollar. HMSA health plan members may use Online Care for $10, while non-members may use the service for $45. Participants must be state residents. Sessions are up to 10 minutes in length, but members may extend the sessions by five minutes for $5 and non-members may add time for $15. Participating physicians,
who may provide the online services from the home or office, will receive $25 for each 10-minute visit during office hours and $30 for after-hours consultations. http://www.hmsa.com/mediacenter/press/...
IT-trained doctors suffer crisis of confidence in lower-tech facilities
Doctors who receive training in a technology-rich environment but work in less-high tech facilities after graduation feel they are less able to provide safe and efficient care, according to a new Vanderbilt University Medical Center study. “Performing Without a Net” notes that 80 percent of the survey's 328 respondents ended up at facilities with less health IT and reported feeling unable to effectively work within the local system. “Going from being a medical student where somebody is always watching after you, to a role where you could potentially make a mistake that could actually harm a patient, is already hard enough,” said Kevin Johnson, M.D., Vice
Chair of the Vanderbilt Department of Biomedical Informatics. “But when you get there and realize that the systems they have are less functional and less pervasive than the systems with which you are familiar, there is an entirely new set of challenges you have to master.” http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases.php?release=361
Mobile clinic puts health of remote Australian children in the front seat
Medical specialists in Brisbane, Australia are using patient images and information from a new $1 million [USD] mobile health screening service device to diagnose and treat the nation's Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander children living hundreds of miles away, helping cure them of nuisance problems such as Glue Ear and perforations.
The new mobile service, Health-e-Screen 4 Kids – part of a University of Queensland Centre for Online Health (COH) research project – could shape future healthcare for children in extremely rural parts of the Australian continent, COH Senior Research Fellow Dr. Anthony Smith said. The three-year telemedicine-based project will initially focus on detecting health conditions which impact on children's hearing and vision, as well as monitoring general health and well-being, but it could be expanded to include other specialties such as dentistry and dermatology, Smith said.
http://www.uq.edu.au/news/?article=16898
Healthcare IT lowers costs, improves care received by chronically ill
Healthcare information technology can improve the quality of care received by the chronically ill and significantly lower costs for patients, providers and payers, according to a study by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). One finding from the report, from a project spanning three states, found that remote monitoring of patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) could reduce unnecessary hospitalization and trips to the emergency department. Patients reported that the system improved their confidence in managing their disease and reduced errors associated with medication use. Another project paid physicians for answering patients' secure messages. Project
investigators concluded that secure messaging can reduce the need for office visits, saving patients transportation costs and payers office visit charges for medical services. http://www.healthcareitnews.com/printStory.cms?id=10475
When it comes to promoting health IT, companies should name their 'champions'
Having a “physician champion” – someone who believes a product is a good idea and can convince others of that fact – is critical to the success of technology implementation efforts, according to healthcare experts. Physicians who often assume the role are the ones who already use a given product and are excited about the technology. Such physicians are also best suited for the role of IT advocate, as opposed to IT professional or high-level administrator, because they can anticipate questions from colleagues, according to Rosemarie Nelson, consultant for the MGMA Health Care Consulting Group headquartered in Englewood, CO. She recommends having two physician
champions – one of whom is tech-savvy – to help give potential product users a better understanding of the item. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/12/08/bisa1208.htm
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Home Telehealth & Remote Patient Monitoring for Hospitals & Health Systems Forum
January 21-23, 2009 - Philadelphia, PA
Home Telehealth & Remote Patient Monitoring for Hospitals & Health Systems is a three-day industry forum highlighting the latest trends, best case studies, hands-on experiences, and innovative strategies from America's top telehealth hospitals, facilities and other prestigious organizations.
A special discount is being offered to the first 15 people who register early; mention the code MLP when registering. To learn more, contact Gia Bosch at (414) 221-1700, ext. 130, or gbosch@acius.net.
- The World Health Care Congress 2nd Annual Leadership Summit on Consumer Connectivity
February 23-24, 2009 - The Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
This Summit will offer compelling strategies for providers, insurers and employers to revolutionize health care through the integration and adoption of eHealth applications and personal health management tools.
- Med-e-Tel - The International eHealth , Telemedicine and Health ICT Forum
April 1-3, 2009 - Luxembourg
In its 7th edition and with a proven potential for global networking, Med-e-Tel 2009 will attract healthcare providers, industry representatives, researchers, and government officials from 50 countries around the world. The event showcases new technologies and solutions, and its comprehensive conference program focuses on a wide range of current telemedicine and ehealth experiences, business cases and research results. Med-e-Tel is organized in collaboration with the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth and several other national and international stakeholder organizations. Details are available at
www.medetel.eu, where also a library with presentations and abstracts from previous events can still be found.
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ATA 2009 -
Focus on Hot Topics and Outcomes
April 26-28, 2009 - Las Vegas, NV
Recognized throughout the world as the primary forum for the telemedicine industry, ATA's peer-reviewed oral and poster presentations and certificate courses set the standard for medical education on the topics of telemedicine and telehealth. The ATA Expo offers over 100,000 square feet of the latest in telemedicine products and services.
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In the Current Issue of the peer reviewed publication Telemedicine and e-Health
A Web-Based e-Learning Course: Integration of Pathophysiology into Pharmacology
Mimi M.Y. Tse, Lisa W.L. Lo
Telemedicine and e-Health. November 2008, 14(9): 919-924.
A Web-based course for nursing students in pathophysiology and pharmacology was developed and evaluated. One hundred and nineteen first-year nursing students participated in the course. At the conclusion of the course, the students completed a questionnaire on their e-learning experience. The students expressed favorable feelings about this approach. It was deemed more flexible, convenient, and the students were able to better understand.
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Published 10 times a year in print and online, Telemedicine and e-health
covers all aspects of clinical telemedicine practice, technical advances, enabling technologies, education, health policy and regulation and biomedical and health services research dealing with clinical effectiveness, efficacy and safety of telemedicine and its effects on quality, cost and accessibility of care, medical records and transmission of same.
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