Intel, Microsoft And Cleveland Clinic Collaborate On Next-Generation Mobile User Experience

Proof-of-Concept Windows 8 Applications and EHR Integration to Be Shown at HIMSS

Intel, Microsoft and Cleveland Clinic are exploring the value of next-generation touch interfaces for clinicians, beginning with a Windows 8 proof-of-concept application that demonstrates the capability to integrate with clinical data.

“This effort is deeply grounded in the needs of clinical teams to access the latest and most relevant patient information as they move throughout their shifts,” said Mark Blatt, MD, worldwide medical director for Intel’s health IT team. 

“We are excited to show how Windows 8 apps have the potential to push critical information from the enterprise EHR to the clinician,” Dr. Blatt said. “Windows 8 and new Intel-powered mobile devices also allow clinicians the flexibility to use touch to enter data in tablet mode and keyboard and mouse to enter data in laptop mode. This offers a two-in-one benefit, a tablet when you want it and a laptop when you need it.”

The collaboration involves the development of a proof-of-concept application, demonstrated at the HIMSS 2013 Annual Conference & Exhibition on March 3-7 in New Orleans. This application allows clinicians to view a risk-stratified list of patients based on their health status via a live Windows 8 interface tile. Users can then select a patient and view the updated medical record in the Windows 8 touchscreen experience.  

“Innovation has always been the cornerstone of Cleveland Clinic's pursuit of providing the best patient care,” said Will Morris, MD, associate chief medical information officer at Cleveland Clinic. “With our long history of integrating health information technology into clinical practice, we are always looking for new opportunities, like this one, that allow us to explore and develop the latest tools and technologies.”

“Healthcare organizations need a no-compromise mobile productivity solution to help manage the multiple workflows and improve the collaboration of teams,” said Michael Robinson, vice president, U.S. Health and Life Sciences, Microsoft. “We believe that Windows 8 can help empower mobile teams to be more productive and secure, while complementing existing EHR systems.”

The team will demonstrate the application being developed through the collaboration in the Intel booth (#940) and the nearby Microsoft booth (#1127) at HIMSS.

About Intel
Intel is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. For more information, visit newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.  

About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

About Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S.News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. About 2,800 full-time salaried physicians and researchers and 11,000 nurses represent 120 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic Health System includes a main campus near downtown Cleveland, eight community hospitals and 18 Family Health Centers in Northeast Ohio, Cleveland Clinic Florida, the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, Cleveland Clinic Canada, and opening in 2013, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. In 2010, there were 4 million visits throughout the Cleveland Clinic health system and 167,000 hospital admissions. Patients came for treatment from every state and from more than 100 countries. For more information, visit www.clevelandclinic.org.