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by Alfred Poor | November 3, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical
The Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) has mandated many changes to the U.S. healthcare system. Two of these are the required use of electronic health records and the creation of patient portals that allow patients to access their information online. These...
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by Alfred Poor | November 2, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical
One of the engines that powers the digital health revolution is the smartphone. Most of us now carry a power computer in our pockets, capable of performing a wide range of useful tasks. But there are more than 245,000 health-related apps in the Apple Store alone; how...
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by Bruce Brown | October 28, 2016 | General News, Medical
Telemedicine acceptance and growth are just beginning to take hold as consumers learn about the technology and in some cases — such as teenagers seeking help managing diabetes — actually using the systems. Video consultations are certainly more personal...
by Alfred Poor | October 27, 2016 | General News, Medical
Telemedicine has the potential to save lives and improve outcomes while driving down overall healthcare costs. One possible avenue to these gains is to avoid expensive and time-consuming office or hospital visits by sending healthcare workers to the homes of patients...
by Alfred Poor | October 19, 2016 | General News, Medical
One of the most accurate ways to measure heart activity is by measuring electrical impulses. This is why chest bands with electrodes tend to be more accurate than optical sensors worn on the wrist. Accuracy can be of critical importance in clinical settings where...
