Mobile Computing Featured Articles

41. Digital Health In An Interconnected World 3/24/2017

    The human body is God’s masterpiece. It is unquestionably the most complicated and intricate machine of all — working perfectly when maintained correctly. Really, it’s a machine consisting of several different and interconnected machines. However, if the human body’s health fails, it can overshadow everything in life. Hence, it is important to monitor it at every stage — from a minor ache to major health problem.

42. HIMSS Finds IT-Priority Disconnect Between Providers And Vendors 3/22/2017

    Results reinforce the positive impact of health IT on the economy but finds challenges ahead. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

43. 5 Tips For Tackling HIPAA Compliance Challenges 3/8/2017

    Regulations such as HIPAA are in place to protect sensitive protected health information, but the threat landscape is ever changing. With healthcare organizations the target of 88 percent of all ransomware attacks, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued new HIPAA guidance on ransomware attacks in July last year.

44. Top Wearable Technology To Keep Seniors Safe 3/7/2017

    There's so much wearable technology available right now it’s enough to make your head spin if you don’t know what you’re looking for, even for someone who’s knowledgeable. For many, the various capabilities the newest sports watches have are more than enough — text messaging, answering phone calls, even GPS. By Jagger Esch, president and CEO, Elite Insurance Partners LLC

45. Study Finds New Potential For Wearables 2/6/2017

    Detection of diseases and managing care are among the potential uses of health trackers. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

46. ECRI Posts List Of Top 10 Emerging Healthcare Technologies For 2017 1/31/2017

    From liquid biopsies to robotic surgery and innovative diabetes vaccines, ECRI highlights disrupters. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

47. Intelligent Wellness Automation Arrives In 2017 1/24/2017

    Automation may summon dystopian visions of a labor force crowded out by machines that work 24/7, don’t take breaks, or demand a competitive benefits package. But, according to Accenture’s report Intelligent Automation Is Changing Healthcare, 2016, “Intelligent automation really means combining technology with people to get a job done — either in a more effective way or a more productive way.” By Sam Salbi, CEO, FitLyfe

48. Solving Healthcare's Biggest Security Challenge: Low-Tech, High-Success Social Hacking 1/20/2017

    I recently came back to work after having brain surgery to remove part of a non-cancerous tumor that had wrapped itself around my optic nerve. Probably like any CIO who finds himself in the hospital, I spent some of my time there thinking about the technology the medical team used to plan and deliver my care. By Scott Youngs, chief information officer, Key Information Systems

49. Accessible Healthcare: Welcoming Mobility Into The Fold 1/5/2017

    Mobile lies at the heart of digital healthcare, spearheading a future of integrated and connected care delivery. By 2018, it’s predicted 50 percent of the 3.4 billion smartphone and tablet users are expected to gain access to mobile health applications. This includes an increasing number of healthcare professionals, consumers, and patients as remote health monitoring devices and mobile apps help update patient records with real-time information, drive timely notifications, and provide critical insights to both providers and patients.

50. Alliance Aims To Tackle mHealth Safety And Effectiveness 1/4/2017

    AMA, AHA, HIMSS, and DHX Group partner to form Xcertia to improve mobile health app use. By Christine Kern, contributing writer