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FCC Vote Paves The Road For Wireless Medical Devices

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

The Federal Communications Commission voted today to set aside protected broadband spectrum for wireless medical devices known as medical body area networks (MBANs). These sensors can monitor and read a patient’s vital signs wirelessly. By eliminating the cables that restrict … Continue reading →

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FCC To Vote On Broadband Space For Patient Monitoring

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

Federal officials will soon consider a plan to set aside broadband spectrum for wireless healthcare monitoring devices, opening the door to more and better uses both inside and outside the hospital setting. At a Thursday morning press briefing at George … Continue reading →

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HHS Unveils The Health System Measurement Project

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

The Department of Health and Human Services  has made available an online tool that makes it easy for the public to monitor and measure how the nation’s healthcare system is performing. The Health System Measurement Project enables policymakers, providers and … Continue reading →

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Many Healthcare Organizations Remain Paper-Based Despite Having EHR

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

As healthcare organizations continue to move towards making the investment in EHR technology, a survey by Anoto reveals that many organizations have not decreased their reliance on paper-based processes. Highlights of the Anoto survey can be found here: Despite EHRs, … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Ruling Will Set The Course For Healthcare

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

Now that the Supreme Court justices have heard the arguments for both sides of the health reform law, will the conservative majority fall back on their political leanings to strike down the law and maintain the unsustainable healthcare patchwork, or move the … Continue reading →

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Environmental Intelligence Releases March 2012 Newsletter

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

Environmental Intelligence LLC is pleased to release its March 2012 EI Connections Newsletter.  Please send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected]. Click Here to view: March 2012 EI Connections Newsletter Want to automatically receive our monthly newsletter?  Click on this link to … Continue reading →

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Scorecard Reveals Wide Disparities in Care Across the U.S.

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

Healthcare access, cost, quality and outcomes can vary greatly from one community to the next, both within states and across states, depending on the performance of the healthcare system available to residents, according to a new report from the Commonwealth … Continue reading →

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Spotlight – ONC Chief Dr. Farzad Mostashari

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

A fantastic article written by Russ Mitchell and featured on Kaiser Health News – Farzad Mostashari: Man On A Digital Mission, offers everyone involved in healthcare great insight into the man charged with changing the U.S. healthcare system in the … Continue reading →

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ONC Chief Rankled Over HIT Survey Conclusions

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

At the HIT Policy Committee meeting on March 7, Farzad Mostashari, federal health IT czar, expressed strong disagreement over a new health IT survey published in the March issue of Health Affairs. Click on the link to view entire article … Continue reading →

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Best Practices to Minimize Cash Flow Disruptions Due to ICD-10

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

When any business is involved with a major system conversion, at risk is the potential disruption to cash flow, resulting in a negative impact to the bottom line. With the current ICD-10 implementation deadline of October 1, 2013 quickly approaching, … Continue reading →

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