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mHealth Summit 2011:Views from an Attendee

Posted on December 8, 2024 by

This being my first mHealth Summit, I did not know what to expect. My hopes were to firstly meet personally the many colleagues I’ve met via social media and put a face to many rewarding conversations. My expectation … Continue reading →

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Can mHealth Eliminate Geographical Inequalities in Healthcare?

Posted on December 3, 2024 by

It is an indisputable fact that healthcare is extremely variable in volume and cost on a geographical basis. One need only look at the map below from a 2008 government study. The darkest areas represents Medicare spending per beneficiary range … Continue reading →

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Good Business Acumen for Healthcare IT

Posted on November 28, 2024 by

When one discusses business acumen, it is usually applied to individuals. What I plan to discuss is business acumen that hospital administrators should have when considering implementation of IT and mHealth technologies. It is well-known that one of the biggest … Continue reading →

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Healthcare and Education: Crises with Common Solutions

Posted on November 7, 2024 by

There are two crises in America, both of which have a profound effect on the economy. The cost of healthcare is eating away at our ability to finance other needy areas. Poor performance of our educational system is weakening our … Continue reading →

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