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iPhone, BlackBerry, Palm Use by Doctors, Nurses, Hospitals - Health Blog - WSJ

"Taking data from patients, wherever they are, and getting it to doctors and nurses, wherever they are.

As we’ve noted before, lots of big tech companies like Intel, Google and IBM are trying to figure out how to gather data from patients when they’re at home, so that doctors and nurses can intervene to reduce the risk of hospitalizations and complications."

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Helping Patients Plug In: Lessons in the Adoption of Online Consumer Tools - CHCF.org

"Surveys suggest that three out of four patients would like to have some sort of electronic connection with their medical provider, such as the ability to make an appointment via the Web, view lab test results, or email their doctor. However, a significant disparity remains between what patients want to do online and what they are able or allowed to do.

To better understand the role of patient-centered health information technology (PCHIT) in clinical care, the authors of this report examined five types of medical practice settings in California, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and the District of Columbia; interviewed physicians, patients, and others; and reviewed the relevant literature. They also looked at PCHIT from a regional perspective to learn about recent developments.

While the report finds that an increasing number of health care providers are adopting technologies that place patients at the center of care, it also concludes that technical, strategic, and financial hurdles are stifling further progress. Until they can be overcome, the goal of harnessing the full potential of personal health records (PHRs) and tools to engage patients will remain elusive. "

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gtFtr - Get Fitter with Twitter!

"use Twitter to record your exercise activity, and we'll show you how you're doing."

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