Telemedicine News and Research

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Remote telemonitoring does not offer promise for critically-ill patients

Telemonitoring may offer promise for patients in remote locations without access to specially trained intensive care physicians. However, a recent study indicates telemonitoring does not offer improved clinical outcomes compared to patients who receive standard care.

17 May 2011

InTouch Health applauds FDA for recent announcement on Medical Device Data Systems

In response to the recent announcement issued by the Food and Drug Administration regarding Medical Device Data Systems, InTouch Health affirms its position of compliance, and applauds the agency for issuing regulations governing the use of hardware and software in the healthcare information technology space.

12 May 2011

Viewpoints: Dems' Medicare strategy; Health disparities; Chicago hospital dispute

Democrats may be feeling smug about their campaign against the House Republican budget plan, and as a matter of politics, they're no doubt right. If the goal is to deal with the long-term fiscal challenge, though, the Democrats' political success is apt only to prolong the gridlock and make the eventual solution that much more painful. ...

9 May 2011

Vidyo, American Well partner to enable Online Care services

Vidyo, Inc., the first company to deliver personal telepresence, today announced a partnership with American Well, whose Online Care Suite connects providers and patients for live, immediate, and clinically meaningful encounters using the Web or phone.

3 May 2011

InTouch Health launches RP-Xpress telemedicine device

InTouch Health unveiled today the RP-Xpress at the American Telemedicine Association's 16th Annual International Meeting and Exposition in Tampa, FL.

2 May 2011

ABI Research study shows global market for medical robotics to reach nearly $1.3 billion in 2016

Robotic technology has been used to provide medical care on a limited basis over the past two decades, helping to make surgical procedures and physical rehabilitation more efficient and effective, and safer for patients. Recent advances in robots' technological capabilities, combined with the improving economic environment for medical services delivery and payments, are driving increased demand for surgical, assistive and telemedicine-based robots.

30 Apr 2011

CJPS Medical Systems releases its newest VitalPoint software

CJPS Medical Systems announces today that it has released its newest VitalPoint software which is compliant to HL7. This announcement comes as the ATA, the largest international tradeshow focused exclusively on telemedicine, telehealth, and remote medical technologies, takes place on May 1st-3rd, 2011 in Tampa, Florida.

30 Apr 2011

InTouch Health launches expanded suite of clinical workflow documentation and imaging solutions for telemedicine

InTouch Health® announced today the launch of an expanded suite of clinical workflow documentation and imaging solutions designed specifically for telemedicine. As cloud-based SaaS applications, SureNOTES™, SurePACS™, and StrokeRESPOND® are highly customizable to any clinical service, and provide a simple uniform toolset for the consulting physician while meeting the requirements of institutions' specific approved medical forms.

29 Apr 2011

MGH's telestroke program selects Vidyo healthcare solution for video conferencing

Vidyo, Inc., the first company to deliver personal telepresence, today announced that the Partners Healthcare Telestroke Program at Massachusetts General Hospital - supporting 27 hospitals throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine -- has deployed a revolutionary telemedicine communication and collaboration solution based on the company's award-winning platform.

28 Apr 2011

Deep Breeze launches telehealth Breeze@home system for COPD patients

Deep Breeze Ltd, the leader in Vibration Response Imaging technology, today announced that it is introducing its telehealth Breeze@homeT system, the first in-home quantitative approach to COPD lung monitoring.

28 Apr 2011

ATA calls on CMS to remove Medicare's outdated restrictions on telemedicine for ACOs

The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) has called on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to use its authority to waive the restriction-riddled Medicare telemedicine statute for the new Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).

26 Apr 2011

Neusoft signs subscription agreement with Aerotel Medical Systems

Neusoft Corporation, a leading IT solution and service provider in China, recently announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Neusoft Europe Inc. has signed a subscription agreement with Aerotel Medical Systems Ltd., a leading global manufacturer of modular, mobile and home based telemedicine and telecare solutions based in Israel, under which Neusoft Europe will subscribe for 26915 shares of Aerotel with 1.77 million US Dollars to hold 30.77% of its outstanding shares.

26 Apr 2011

Latest advancements in telemedicine to be presented at ATA 2011

The latest technologies, research and applications in telemedicine will be presented at the 16th Annual Meeting of the American Telemedicine Association, which will take place Sunday, May 1 - Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.

22 Apr 2011

Study uses simulation model to assess cost-effective eye screenings for Americans with diabetes

Eye examinations every other year are more cost-effective than currently recommended annual eye exams for people with diabetes who are at low risk of diabetic retinopathy progression.

16 Apr 2011

REACH introduces new web-based services for physicians

REACH Health, Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive clinical telemedicine solutions, today announced that it has launched REACH Physician Services for Tele-Stroke, Tele-Neurology and Tele-ICU call coverage.

12 Apr 2011

Cisco survey of global health leaders: Collaboration key to health sector innovation

Today at the World Health Congress, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) unveiled findings from a global health leader survey on national health sector innovation. The most significant findings from the online survey, commissioned by the Cisco® Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG) and conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International (PSRAI), reveal that collaboration and information-sharing among health professionals have the greatest near-term potential for facilitating large-scale health sector innovation.

7 Apr 2011

3M announces acquisition of Zargis Medical assets

3M announced today it has acquired certain assets of Zargis Medical Corp., maker of the only FDA-approved diagnostic software to classify suspected systolic and diastolic heart murmurs.

1 Apr 2011

New Mexico Software annual revenue decreases 5% to $3.48 million

New Mexico Software, Inc. announced today its financial results, reporting annual revenue in 2010 decreased approximately 5% to $3.48 million compared to $3.66 million in 2009.

1 Apr 2011

Senators address hundreds of home care and hospice providers

Four Senators addressed the hundreds of home care and hospice providers today that have come to our nation's capitol to keep the fight alive for the critical, high-value, high-quality care that is offered to millions of vulnerable citizens in this country.

29 Mar 2011

Earthquake response could be improved through telemedicine

A new study published by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College and the University of California, Davis, foresees improvements in patient outcomes after a major earthquake through more effective use of information technology. A control tower-style telemedicine hub to manage electronic traffic between first responders and remote medical experts could boost the likelihood that critically injured victims will get timely care and survive, according to the team's computer simulation model.

21 Mar 2011

Telemedicine News and Research

Latest Telemedicine News and Research

Remote telemonitoring does not offer promise for critically-ill patients

InTouch Health applauds FDA for recent announcement on Medical Device Data Systems

Viewpoints: Dems' Medicare strategy; Health disparities; Chicago hospital dispute

Vidyo, American Well partner to enable Online Care services

InTouch Health launches RP-Xpress telemedicine device

ABI Research study shows global market for medical robotics to reach nearly $1.3 billion in 2016

CJPS Medical Systems releases its newest VitalPoint software

InTouch Health launches expanded suite of clinical workflow documentation and imaging solutions for telemedicine

MGH's telestroke program selects Vidyo healthcare solution for video conferencing

Deep Breeze launches telehealth Breeze@home system for COPD patients

ATA calls on CMS to remove Medicare's outdated restrictions on telemedicine for ACOs

Neusoft signs subscription agreement with Aerotel Medical Systems

Latest advancements in telemedicine to be presented at ATA 2011

Study uses simulation model to assess cost-effective eye screenings for Americans with diabetes

REACH introduces new web-based services for physicians

Cisco survey of global health leaders: Collaboration key to health sector innovation

3M announces acquisition of Zargis Medical assets

New Mexico Software annual revenue decreases 5% to $3.48 million

Senators address hundreds of home care and hospice providers

Earthquake response could be improved through telemedicine

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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