Telehealth From The Editor

  1. Is Technology To Blame For Physician Burnout? 2/13/2015

    According to a recent Medscape survey, 46% of physicians say they are burned out. How much is the drive towards health IT adoption contributing to this epidemic?

  2. Stirring The Health IT Pot 4/16/2014

    In this, my 200th opinion column for Health IT Outcomes, I take a look back at some of the most controversial articles I’ve written to date and the valuable responses they have generated from our readers.

  3. My Top 3 mHealth Benefits 4/27/2012

    The mHealth trend is upon us and a lot of excitement and concern surrounds leveraging mobile technologies to transmit and access clinical data. In this article, Editor In Chief Ken Congdon focuses on the good, and outlines his top 3 benefits of mHealth adoption. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes

  4. Vive La Mobile Revolution! 4/19/2012

    This article takes a closer look at how demand for mobile technologies is growing in a health IT world focused on EHR adoption and Meaningful Use. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes

  5. Obamacare On Trial: The Potential Repercussions For Health IT 4/4/2012

    Is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly referred to as the healthcare reform law, or Obamacare) unconstitutional? Can the federal government require us to purchase a product (health insurance), or is this an infringement on our personal freedom? By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes

  6. The Potential Impact Of 4G On Healthcare 3/25/2012
    By now, most of you have probably seen television commercials from cellular carriers or smartphone manufacturers that tout the benefits of new 4G cellular broadband networks. Today, this fourth generation of cellular wireless standards can achieve download speeds upwards of 10 Mbps, with even higher speeds expected for the future. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes
  7. Robots Invade Telemedicine 2/3/2012
    As consumers in the age of infomercials, many of you have probably seen television spots for the Roomba — a robotic vacuum cleaner that automatically sweeps the floor without the aid of a human operator. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes
  8. If Not Obamacare, Then What? 11/18/2011

    As the title would indicate, I’m about to write another one of those politically charged opinion columns that always seem to get me in hot water with a large portion of our readership. The topic? Healthcare reform. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes

  9. Mobile Healthcare: Beyond Devices 9/26/2011
    When one mentions “mobile healthcare,” most people tend to think of the mobile computers, tablets, and smartphones that enable clinicians to access and record information on the move and at the point of care. While these devices have been and will continue to be instrumental in the mobilization of care, it’s important to remember that several new innovations will ultimately take this concept to the next level. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes
  10. Healthcare Is Wi-Fi Ready 9/7/2011
    Healthcare professionals from medical facilities of all types and sizes are leveraging mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers, at an alarming rate.