Vasomedical has released the iPhone for its Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) therapy application, which provides patients, physicians, therapists and other interested parties with a mobile source of information and support materials for EECP therapy. EECP is an FDA-cleared technology for noninvasive treatment of certain cardiovascular diseases.

The use of secure patient-physician email in context of a comprehensive EHR is associated with the improved care for patients with diabetes and hypertension, according to Kaiser Permanente research published in the July issue of Health Affairs.

An estimated 1.5 million medication errors occur each year and according to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), e-prescribing may be the key to reducing these risks.

The current healthcare environment and significant advances in mobile and internet technology are changing the way physicians practice medicine. It is no longer about whether physicians are online, but rather how they are online.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will further delay enforcement of the Red Flags Rule until Dec. 31 at the request of several members of Congress to narrow the scope of the regulation. The rule was set to take effect today.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.Working through internal challenges was a difficult feat for Care New England Health System, a 643-bed, 6,878-employee system spanning the state of Rhode Island. However, creating a project management office and implementing staff training led to overall cost savings, employees from the health system said during a May 7 presentation at the HIMSS New England (NEHIMSS) chapter conference.

As baby boomers age and the incidence rates of chronic diseases grow, the impetus to implement remote monitoring services to save overhead costs and time will continue to grow.

Secure patient portals offer physicians and practices the opportunity to conduct virtual patient visits, but these electronic consults are not always reimbursed. Many who have ventured into this frontier say they look for softer ROIs such as patient satisfaction and practice efficiency.