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By EmilyM For those of us engulfed in a Web driven world, it’s hard to imagine a life where the answer to virtually any question isn’t one search engine query away. It’s this concept that drives the success of nearly every profitable business today. The ability to be both visible and useful to consumers online … Continue reading Online Health Resources Save Lives – Just look at Tim Stauffer
Apple’s iPad is getting great reviews among healthcare professionals.
Okay so if you are like most guys, the two word phrase ‘erectile dysfunction’ makes you want to hide under the covers for all of eternity, but it’s time to face the facts. No matter what you may think, you are not the only one facing this problem. Though it may be difficult at first, … Continue reading 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Be Embarrassed About Erectile Dysfunction
We’ve looked at Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) before. We’ve discussed the real-world challenges, the potential benefits, and the realistic timelines for deployment. We have briefly looked at the potential drawbacks, like data theft, identity theft, data manipulation, and other malicious acts. But one thing that we have not seen much in the press is the … Continue reading Warning Signs For EMRs
The Congress can regulate “Commerce,” which can be broadly defined as the participation in economic activity. If an individual does not purchase health insurance, then they have not engaged in commerce.
Possibly the most debated point in the healthcare legislation is the individual mandate. It requires that all citizens must purchase health insurance, or pay a fine. Or pay additional tax. Or something like that. The reports and interpretations vary widely. It may be a long time before the practical interpretations are settled. There is some … Continue reading The Individual Mandate – Does It Make Sense?
They foresee a future where the patient can access and manage their healthcare universe in the same way they manage their entertainment media, their banking, and their shopping; online, with a computer or a mobile device, delivered to them instantly, anywhere.
There is news, and a podcast, this week about another Virtual Medicine system that should be available later this year. A company called American Well, in a partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, will give patients online access to a Family Doctor, through video conferencing, phone, or even Instant Messaging. These … Continue reading Another Virtual Medicine Plan
A new e-health option we mentioned last year, is now up and running. In an article from Texas, we get more details about how NowClinic operates, and projections for the future of online medicine. NowClinics are positioning themselves as a short-term convenience, not a replacement for a traditional doctor visit. From the article: “An online … Continue reading Progress Update for eMedicine
In the recently-revealed National Broadband Plan (download the full PDF here), the FCC lays out it’s vision for the future of data and communications. Prominent in this vision: dramatic advances in healthcare technology. Along with Healthcare IT and Electronic Medical Records, they outline ambitious goals for various types of distance medicine: telemedicine, broadband and video … Continue reading FCC Agrees With KwikMed in the National Broadband Plan
