Wired and wireless networking for health care

Tutorial: Five steps to effective wireless networking in health care

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ATA 2012 news coverage

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Quiz: Data protection strategies for health IT professionals

Test your knowledge of health care data protection strategies, HIPAA compliance best practices and cloud service provider policies in this quiz.  Quiz

FAQ: How do telestroke services improve stroke treatment?

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Applying telemedicine technology to stroke treatment increases the odds of patients getting the treatment they need in time.  Tutorial

Offering cloud-managed wireless LAN services: One provider's journey

Joshua Smith, HIT strategist from Untangled Solutions, explains the effective and successful integration of cloud-managed wireless LANs into his company’s IT consulting services.  Feature

FAQ: What is telemedicine technology, and how can it save money?

Telemedicine technology, which ranges from remote patient monitoring to teleconferencing, has been slow to catch on in the U.S. It could save billions. Find out how in this FAQ.  FAQ

FAQ: How will the National Broadband Plan affect health IT?

The FCC’s National Broadband Plan aims to bring high-speed Internet to all Americans and sets lofty goals for promoting EHR technology and data exchange. Read more in this FAQ.  FAQ

SearchHealthIT.com podcasts provide health IT news on the go

SearchHealthIT.com podcasts provide health IT news on the go, featuring interviews with health IT leaders and advice from health IT experts.  Tutorial

Mobile health technology needs better usability, infrastructure

Panelists at the iHT2 Health IT Summit dismiss the notion that privacy issues hinder mobile health adoption and point to poor usability and infrastructure as the real culprits.  News | 16 Apr 2012

CIOs tell health IT vendors they need interop, iPad EHR, HIPAA help

Health care CIOs give vendors a laundry list of what they'll buy now, including HIPAA compliance and security help, iPad EHR interfaces and tools to improve interoperability.  News | 26 Mar 2012

Network security services could provide value in health care

Network security is critical in today's health care environment, where sensitive patient data flows among many systems and devices. Security service providers could help.  News | 15 Jan 2012

WAN optimization improves throughput for medical images

High-resolution images can tax any network. The problem is multiplied when bandwidth is scarce. That's why a rural Mississippi medical imaging firm turned to WAN optimization.  News | 10 Nov 2011

Wireless health care technology: Opportunities…and challenges

WLAN in healthcare requires partners to tackle complex cellular and Wi-Fi networking architectures, as well as very long sales cycles with complicated user education efforts.  Feature | 11 Oct 2011

Experts debate merits of virtualized vs native iPad EHR implementation

While native apps and virtualization both have their tradeoffs for iPad EHR implementation, health IT leaders agree: The tablet is here to stay in hospitals.  News | 09 Aug 2011

Vendors, providers mull effect of FDA mobile health regulations

Looming FDA regulations could turn smartphones into Class II medical devices. Early reaction from stakeholders suggests this could throw a wet blanket on innovation.  News | 04 Aug 2011

For Kaweah Delta, using the iPad a natural extension of Citrix network

A central California health district has been using the iPad since the day it came out. Read this case study to see how the devices have been deployed, managed and secured.  News | 14 Jun 2011

Telestroke services connect specialists, patients more quickly than ever

Telestroke services put neurologists at patients' bedsides fast enough to make a difference with cutting-edge tPA treatments. This puts telemedicine in the spotlight.  News | 02 Jun 2011

Personal health records not dead yet, experts say

Are patients not using personal health records because they don't need them, or because they don't trust vendors with their privacy? Physician encouragement may be the key.  News | 24 May 2011

Supporting mobile device usage in a health care setting

Mobile device usage policies are essential in health care organizations, where employees are using their own tablets and smartphones in the course of their workflow.  Tip

Experts offer tips on maximizing telemedicine reimbursement

At ATA 2012, experts offer advice, potential strategies and online resources for increasing telemedicine reimbursement for patient care.  Tip

Consider real-time location systems for enhanced analytics potential

Real-time location systems offer health care organizations more than the ability to keep track of all their moving parts. RTLS play a role in analytics as well.  Tip

Effective iPad security policy enforcement for health care

Using native and third-party iPad management tools will help health care providers enforce the security, privacy and risk management policies needed to let doctors use the devices.  Tip

Addressing security requirements for hospital iPad use

As hospitals roll out iPads, security remains a concern. Whether the devices use native or virtualized applications, there are several best practices for hospital iPad use.  Tip

Preparing network infrastructure for hospital iPad use

Hospital network infrastructure usually supports both wired and wireless access. When staff start using iPads to access patient data, networks must meet additional requirements.  Tip

Using VoIP to improve clinical, billing, registration processes

Voice over Internet Protocol systems are increasingly proving their worth to health care organizations. Here are 10 ways they improve clinical processes, plus several other tips.  Tip

Applying telestroke services to acute stroke treatment

In this book excerpt, two Mass. General neurologists describe the use of telemedicine to treat acute ischemic stroke and outline the technology requirements for doing so.  Book Excerpt

Telepresence technology tips from UNC's implementation director

Many factors can hinder a health care facility's telepresence implementation. Here the University of North Carolina provides tips that range from security to ambient lighting.  Tip

Using a cloud storage provider for medical imaging

Cloud storage can relieve the heavy burden on local medical imaging storage, but health IT leaders must consider security, data access and five other key factors before jumping in.  Tip

What the FCC's MBAN rules mean for health care

The FCC's mobile body area network (MBAN) rules affect both patients and providers in today's health care space. Learn how in this podcast.  Podcast

Exclusive video: Telemedicine highlights from ATA 2012

In this video from the American Telemedicine Association's ATA 2012 meeting, physician executive Joseph Kim, M.D. and reporter Don Fluckinger highlight key issues.  Video

A look at trends in telemedicine adoption, mHealth and Android EHR systems

Payers and patients are warming up to telemedicine and mHealth. Former U.S. Army CMIO Hon S. Pak predicts a rise in telemedicine adoption -- and more Android EHR implementations.  Podcast

An introduction to mobile health technology

Physicians are increasingly using mobile devices to update patient records, fill prescriptions and even email patients. This video discusses the most popular devices and apps.  Video

How telehealth services benefit from mobile device adoption

The head of the American Telemedicine Association notes how the popularity of smartphones and tablet PCs has triggered innovation in mobile telehealth services.  Podcast

KLAS discusses benefits of wireless UC systems in hospitals

Jeremy Goff, KLAS senior research director, talks about why some hospitals would choose wireless unified communications systems over smartphone deployments.  Video

VIDEO: The hottest tech at HIMSS 2011

Learn which can't-miss technology will be front and center at HIMSS 2011. The iPad and PlayBook will make a splash, but analytics and virtualization will be in the spotlight, too.  Video

MHealth program reaches out to pregnant women, substance abusers

A trial mHealth program in Massachusetts used text messaging to reach out to pregnant women and substance abusers. Watch this video to hear results and the program's next steps.  Video

Podcast: Talking tablets and mobile health adoption