Despite having the most expensive health care system, the United States ranks last overall compared to six other industrialized countries—Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom—on ...
Jun 23, 2010
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The patient, who sees her neurologist regularly for "memory coaching" to counter the effects of short-term memory loss, never has to leave home for her appointments. The doctor, who is 40 minutes away, never ...
Feb 01, 2013
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Two years ago, Dr. Gonzalo Venegas decided to bring his medical practice into the Information Age.
Jun 10, 2011
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Cellular phones - once a luxury used strictly for talking - have taken on many new roles in recent years. Now researchers at Saint Louis University and Old Dominion University in Virginia say smartphones can ...
Oct 29, 2009
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Hopes are high that health information technology will support care between office visits, boost efficiency and convenience, and help patients lead healthier lives. An evaluation in the April Health Affairs suggests how to ...
Apr 06, 2010
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Aneesh Chopra, who was tasked with bringing a dose of Silicon Valley to the US government as the first chief technology officer, is stepping down.
Jan 27, 2012
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US President Barack Obama named a new chief technology officer on Friday to lead efforts to inject innovation into government.
Mar 09, 2012
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