Patient Care

This page includes news coverage of various aspects of patient healthcare, including new technology innovations, what is working, what is not, personalized medicine and remote and telemedicine delivery. Find specific news in the areas of Care DeliveryDigital TransformationPrecision MedicineRemote Monitoring and Telehealth.

Wireless Networking

Wireless' strength and flexibility are on full display at HIMSS 2006. Visitors can examine a variety of options to help them make the most of wireless infrastructure.

The EHR: It's a Hard Road to Implementation, But Well Worth the Trip

The future is now for many facilities that have implemented electronic health records and begun to reap their numerous benefits.

Wireless Security: Shoring Up the Weakest Link

No matter the complexity, sophistication or size, healthcare providers must ensure their wireless networks are secure for both caregivers and patients.

Trend Tracker: Roadmaps to Navigate

The message to HIMSS attendees this year is to decide if your present vendors are going to still be with you two to three years from now.

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Voice Recognition

Voice and speech recognition software vendors embraced the term 'real-time' at this year's RSNA, highlighting systems that efficiently and accurately convert voice to text and improve report turaround time and increase productivity.

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Anti-kickback regulations could slow technology adoption, health IT groups say

A number of health IT-related lobbyists and healthcare organizations have expressed doubt as to whether recently proposed exceptions to anti-kickback laws will really decrease hospitals hesitation to help community physicians adopt health IT, Ziff David I

Around the web

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care. 

Richard Heller III, MD, RSNA board member and senior VP of policy at Radiology Partners, offers an overview of policies in Congress that are directly impacting imaging.