The paper blizzard not addressed by electronic health records
Everything we read suggests the day is nearing when all hospitals and doctors will use computers instead of paper to create, store, and share our medical records. It is something that is long overdue. But despite the progress being made to eliminate paper...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - May 23, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
The Healthcare Conundrum; doing what’s wrong for business by doing what’s right
I read with interest this morning an article by Erin McCann, Associate Editor at Healthcare IT News . Ms. McCann shines a bright light on the sad fact that under today’s reimbursement system, better care doesn’t always yield better business results. That...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - May 21, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Your Turn! Enter the $10K Windows 8 & HealthVault Challenge.
I don’t often turn over space on HealthBlog to other authors. An exception was during my sabbatical when Gareth Hall kindly filled in for me. Another exception is when one of my colleagues has something really cool or important to share. Then, I feel...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - May 15, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
NHS clinicians save up to 45 minutes a day through simplified access to patient data
Even in some of the most digitally advanced hospitals and clinics I visit, I frequently hear clinicians grousing about access to patient care data and systems. It’s not unusual for todays’ healthcare settings to have multiple repositories of patient data...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - May 14, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
HIPAA not an excuse for lack of innovation in hospitals and clinics
As a 20-year practicing physician and a former hospital CIO/CMIO, I am well aware that healthcare is an extremely complex, highly regulated industry. I often tell young entrepreneurs that healthcare isn’t for the faint of heart. Getting traction in anything...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - May 13, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Electronic Health Records – Still not good enough Part 2
As a physician and one of the more visible members of our health industry team at Microsoft, I frequently find myself as the first point of contact for people who want to work with our company. In some cases this is other clinicians or developers...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - May 8, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Electronic Health (Medical) Records – Still not good enough
Catching up following my two-month sabbatical, I came across an article today that really intrigues me. The article, The Great EHR Switch , appears in an April edition of HealthcareITNews. Despite the billions of dollars being handed out to physicians...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - May 7, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
How intelligent buildings and smart cars might lead to better health and healthcare
This morning I came across a couple of articles that I believe could have profound implications for health and healthcare delivery. The first article, 88 Acres-How Microsoft Quietly Built the City of the Future , tells the story of how Microsoft manages...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - May 6, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Enjoying Life on Sabbatical with Windows 8 Devices and Apps
For those of you who've been paying attention, I have been away from HealthBlog and my work at Microsoft for the past two months. Many thanks to my good friend and colleague, Gareth Hall, for adding some excellent content to this blog during my time away...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - May 2, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Talking Technology with Talking Tiles….
*****despite Bill’s picture appearing above, this is still me – Gareth :) ***** Hi all. One of the best bits of my job is getting to meet partners and customers that are doing really interesting things in health across the world. One of the partners I...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - April 29, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
It can be easy to forget how lucky we are….
*****despite Bill’s picture appearing above, this is still me – Gareth :) ***** I received my new work machine yesterday – a Surface Pro , and like every good geek, I ripped open the box and immediately started setting it up. Every time I do this, I think...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - April 18, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Interesting stories from home
**despite Bill’s picture appearing above, this is still me – Gareth :) ***** Being a proud Brit (and ex NHS employee), now living in Seattle, I always take an interest in my home country and the progress over there. A couple of interesting developments...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - April 5, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
The evolution of a health demo (or “no – you can’t have the source code”)
UPDATE: Sample code is now available at the links in the blog post below - download and start building ! Gareth
Hi all
About a year ago we created a Windows 8 demo app called Rounds that we used to show what modern applications in health could...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - March 14, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
HIMSS was a blast! What was your best bit?
Well, my first HIMSS was truly a fabulous experience. The team did themselves proud and it was really interesting to talk to hundreds of customers and partners who want to do something new in health and can see ways in which we can help. I also learned...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - March 12, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Hi ho, Hi ho, it’s off to HIMSS we go…..
Hi all
It is a real honor to cover for Bill whilst he is off on his well-earned sabbatical . The timing couldn’t be better – I leave for HIMSS tomorrow, and I am really looking forward to it. Despite working in and around healthcare for...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - February 28, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Gareth Hall UK Source Type: blogs
