MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Computerworld Health Care News' source. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:39:10 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3352037&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9169058%2FN.Y._health_insurers_to_offer_virtual_doc_visits%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare BlueCross BlueShield announced that it is offering virtual physician visits to members and employers in New York who want to connect to doctors via videoconferencing or text messaging. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3352037 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:59:52 +0100 3352037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3336742&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9166678%2FVA_closes_Web_portal_to_eHealth_records_cites_data_errors%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare The VA closed access to the Defense Department's electronic health records network system after recent errors in patient data were discovered. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3336742 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:42:49 +0100 3336742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3324599&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9162999%2FIT_key_to_successful_e_health_record_rollout%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Health care facilities planning to roll out e-health records face the daunting task of putting together many complex systems on the fly. Here's what they need to know to succeed. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3324599 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:14:52 +0100 3324599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3324600&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9164639%2FSurvey_58_of_docs_to_roll_out_e_health_records_in_next_two_years%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Almost 60% of U.S. physicians who aren't using electronic medical records indicated that they intend to purchase such systems within the next two years, according to a new survey. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3324600 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:02:00 +0100 3324600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3324601&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9164418%2FOpinion_In_health_care_IT_these_are_the_good_old_days%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare So much is happening with health care IT right now, those involved are starting to complain. But in a few years, they won't remember the exhaustion, only the satisfaction of making real changes to how things are done. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3324601 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:03:00 +0100 3324601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3319577&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9162438%2FDeadline_for_e_health_rollout_may_do_more_harm_than_help%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Hospitals and doctor's offices looking to roll out electronic health records won't get federal money for the ambitious effort unless they meet certain criteria -- and do so within two years. But industry experts call the timelines unrealistic, and many IT pros still aren't sure where to start. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3319577 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:55:00 +0100 3319577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3319578&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9163758%2FSprint_CEO_details_wireless_wonders_for_health_care_IT_pros%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Wireless technology like Sprint's expanding WiMax network can transform health care, Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse said today. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3319578 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:59:00 +0100 3319578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3281374&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9158278%2FObama_says_stimulus_helps_keep_IT_jobs_onshore%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare The White House claim today that the U.S. has created or saved about 2 million jobs as a result of federal stimulus spending isn't evident as far as IT is concerned -- not yet at least. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3281374 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:59:50 +0100 3281374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3271914&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9149058%2F14_tech_tools_that_enhance_computing_for_the_disabled%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Once an exercise in frustration, using a computer is well within reach of the blind and physically disabled with the help of these new and updated accessibility tools. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3271914 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:23:30 +0100 3271914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3260703&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9155178%2FDoctors_interested_in_Apple_s_iPad_1_in_5_plan_to_buy_one%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Medical software provider Epocrates surveyed hundreds of clinicians about using the iPad to access data on patients; more than 20% plan to buy one for that purpose. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3260703 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:12:32 +0100 3260703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3256615&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9154238%2FResearchers_use_nanobubbles_to_burst_cancer_cells%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Scientists are using nanoparticles and lasers to kill cancer cells by blowing them up from the inside. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3256615 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:11:09 +0100 3256615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3214158&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9149841%2FGaming_tech_spurs_development_of_hyperfast_medical_imaging_systems%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare University and hospital researchers from Boston are using 3D video graphics cards and parallel software to develop new systems that can speed up medical imaging applications from 10 to 1000 times. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3214158 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:35:47 +0100 3214158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3195456&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9146918%2FHospitals_asked_to_report_problems_with_e_health_records_%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare A ranking member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee has asked 31 hospitals to reveal whether they are having systemic problems due to poor IT systems related to their rollout of electronic health records. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3195456 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:00:55 +0100 3195456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3187106&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9146078%2FScientists_use_nanotech_to_prevent_heart_disease%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Researchers at MIT and Harvard Medical School are using nanotechnology to create particles that stick to artery walls and can release medication as needed. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3187106 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:33:21 +0100 3187106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3150766&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9143286%2FResearchers_Nano_cocktail_could_target_kill_cancerous_tumors%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Teams of researchers at MIT and two California state universities are using multiple nanoparticles to create a system that can detect cancer in humans -- and determine its severity. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3150766 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:27:39 +0100 3150766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3147420&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9143199%2FVA_Kaiser_Permanente_launch_e_health_records_exchange%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare The veterans administration and Kaiser Permanente unveiled a pilot program that shares patients' electronic health records between the two organizations. The system is the first of its kind. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3147420 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:27:10 +0100 3147420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3144037&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9143111%2FNanotech_used_to_create_pulsing_artificial_arteries%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare A team of British researchers is set to begin human trials of nanotechnology-based artificial arteries. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3144037 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:59:52 +0100 3144037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138151&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9142843%2FWill_IT_change_how_doctors_treat_you_in_2010_%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare The government's push for electronic health records will make it easier for wireless devices to monitor a person's health and track treatments. Better yet, patients and doctors could soon meet virtually, avoiding those time-consuming office visits. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138151 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:58:24 +0100 3138151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3112897&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9142590%2FU.S._e_health_requirements_a_boon_for_IT_lenders%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare With pressure from the federal government to begin deploying electronic medical records and the systems that support them, IT vendors are finding good business in lending the money needed to hospitals and physician practices. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3112897 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:28:33 +0100 3112897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3049957&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9141683%2FBotnet_continues_massive_H1N1_malware_campaign%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare A massive spam campaign that poses as a message from the Centers for Disease Control asking people to register for H1N1 vaccinations remains a big problem today, a security researcher said. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3049957 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:06:50 +0100 3049957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3037814&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9141428%2FHarvard_study_Computers_don_t_save_hospitals_money%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare A new Harvard Medical School study shows that computer systems in hospitals and other clinical settings "are built for the accountants and managers and not ... to help doctors, nurses and patients." (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3037814 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:31:26 +0100 3037814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3010243&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9141172%2FHealth_Net_says_1.5M_medical_records_lost_in_data_breach%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Connecticut-based insurance provider Health Net told state officials that an external hard drive containing personal health and financial data on about 1.5 million customers has been missing for six months. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3010243 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:21 +0100 3010243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2986818&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9140744%2FUpdate_H1N1_drives_demand_for_secure_remote_access_%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Vendors of remote access technologies are reporting an unexpected increase in demand for their products over the past several months as a result of companies' H1N1-related concerns. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2986818 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:21:48 +0100 2986818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2968911&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9140416%2FUniversity_researchers_to_study_video_games_effect_on_health%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Nine universities across the U.S. will divvy up a $1.85 million grant to study the effects of interactive games on health, cognitive ability and change behaviors for people with chronic conditions. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2968911 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:25:41 +0100 2968911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2965100&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9140416%2FUniversity_researchers_to_study_video_games_affect_on_health%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Nine universities across the U.S. will divvy up a $1.85 million grant to study the effects of interactive games on health, cognitive ability and change behaviors for people with chronic conditions. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2965100 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:56:05 +0100 2965100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2965101&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9140403%2FCDC_adopts_new_near_real_time_flu_tracking_system%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare The Centers for Disease Control will track potential outbreaks of the H1N1 flu using a private, nationwide GE Healthcare database that holds electronic medical records for 14 million people. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2965101 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:26:00 +0100 2965101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2945410&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9140164%2FScary_new_tech_fears_to_haunt_your_Halloween%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare In the spirit of Halloween, columnist Mike Elgan tries to freak you out with some newly reported threats that could come back to haunt all of us. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2945410 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:25:27 +0100 2945410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2941253&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9140134%2FGartner_joins_GAO_in_raising_flu_network_congestion_fears%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Could the H1N1 flu virus give networks a bad case of congestion? It could if workers and students are forced to stay home because of the pandemic and networks aren't prepared for a deluge of Internet traffic. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2941253 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:05:55 +0100 2941253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2941254&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9140138%2FGPS_tracking_system_unveiled_for_Alzheimer_s_patients%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare The Alzheimer's Association has unveiled a Web-based application that allows Alzheimer's patients to roam within a pre-established area. If they leave that area, a GPS tracking system alerts loved ones or caregivers who can then locate them. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2941254 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:01:00 +0100 2941254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2941255&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9140122%2FCalOptima_recovers_discs_with_personal_data_on_68_000_members%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Several missing CDs with unencrypted personal data on 68,000 members of the CalOptima managed care plan have been traced to a secure postal facility in Atlanta. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2941255 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:44:00 +0100 2941255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2928911&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9139913%2FCalOptima_says_data_on_68_000_members_may_be_compromised%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Personal data on about 68,000 members of CalOptima, a Medicaid managed care plan serving Orange County, Calif., may have been compromised earlier this month. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2928911 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:57:54 +0100 2928911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2928912&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9139905%2FSwine_flu_national_emergency_should_spur_businesses_to_action%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare President Obama's declaration of a national swine flu emergency should send up a red flag to businesses that are still unprepared for a pandemic. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2928912 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:48:00 +0100 2928912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2914087&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9139681%2FGE_shows_off_handheld_ultrasound_device%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt gave a Web 2.0 Summit audience the first public look at a handheld ultrasound machine. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2914087 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:23:07 +0100 2914087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2910285&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9139681%2FGE_shows_off_hand_held_ultrasound_device%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt gave a Web 2.0 Summit audience the first public look at a hand-held ultrasound machine. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2910285 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:40:18 +0100 2910285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2900533&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9139473%2FResearchers_use_nanotech_to_detect_early_stage_cancer%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare A team of researchers at Stanford University is developing a biosensor it hopes can help doctors detect various cancers in early stages. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2900533 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:26:15 +0100 2900533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2892376&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9139370%2FOnline_test_helps_you_self_diagnose_H1N1_flu%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare With concern rising about the H1N1 flu, you may be able to figure out whether you have it with a Web-based self-assessment tool developed by researchers at Emory University. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2892376 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:15:16 +0100 2892376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2877789&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9139196%2F_Makers_of_wireless_health_devices_bemoan_slow_FDA_approval_process%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Makers of wireless electronic health devices bemoaned the federal product approval process and stingy insurance reimbursements for life-saving technology that they argued could reduce overall national health-care costs (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2877789 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:36:15 +0100 2877789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2873734&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9139121%2FBI_helps_New_York_area_hospitals_track_fight_H1N1%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare A New Jersey-based hospital chain is using a BI system to keep track of flu-like instances to help determine whether a swine flu epidemic is approaching. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2873734 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:10:30 +0100 2873734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2867221&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9139015%2FIBM_using_nanotech_to_read_DNA_personalize_medicine%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare IBM announced that it is working to ease the process of sequencing genetic code -- a development that could lead to dramatic improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2867221 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:12:02 +0100 2867221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2856701&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9138827%2FHouse_members_seek_stronger_health_care_data_breach_notifications%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare A House committee is voicing concern over a controversial provision in a recently passed health care breach notification bill that gives health care companies considerable discretion on whether to disclose a data breach. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2856701 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:00:01 +0100 2856701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2853636&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9138791%2FReport_Lack_of_eHealth_standards_privacy_concerns_costing_lives%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare A new survey of medical executives by PriceWaterhouseCoopers finds the mining of electronic health record information will be the greatest asset to medical facilities over the next five years, but that privacy concerns and a lack of technology is hampering efforts and costing lives. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2853636 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:44:53 +0100 2853636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2848618&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9138726%2FNanotech_could_make_humans_immortal_by_2040_futurist_says%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Futurist Ray Kurzweil predicts that advances in nanotechology could start making humans immortal by the mid-2000s by instantly repairing damaged cells and organs and backing up human memories. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2848618 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:17:29 +0100 2848618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2840387&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9138630%2FWith_ACS_Xerox_will_gain_a_firm_growing_quickly_offshore%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Xerox will gain a company whose offshore workforce has grown rapidly over the past year when its acquisition of Affiliated Computer Services closes early next year. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2840387 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:48:04 +0100 2840387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2840388&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9138605%2FNanotech_used_to_build_cancer_detecting_microchip%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Researchers at the University of Toronto announced the development of a microchip that can be used to detect early stage cancer at the point when it's most treatable. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2840388 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:56:00 +0100 2840388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2833385&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9138519%2FMed_students_tweets_posts_expose_patient_info%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Future doctors are too frequently putting inappropriate postings and sometimes confidential patient information on social sites like Facebook and Twitter, according to study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2833385 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:40:43 +0100 2833385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2826175&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9138468%2FMIT_creating_microchip_that_could_restore_vision%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare MIT researchers say they have developed a prototype of a microchip that could help restore at least some of the vision of blind persons. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2826175 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:43:20 +0100 2826175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2805859&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9138220%2FHHS_guts_health_care_breach_notification_law_groups_warn%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Privacy and civil rights advocates accused the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of trying to neuter a landmark data breach notification law for health care organizations that is scheduled to go into effect next week. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2805859 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:49:07 +0100 2805859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2794593&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9137376%2FOpen_source_software_may_unify_the_medical_records_realm%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare The open-source VistA health records software, which has nothing to do with the Microsoft operating system, may yet prove a huge hit. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2794593 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:00:01 +0100 2794593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2759881&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9137443%2FiPhone_app_tracks_swine_flu_other_disease_outbreaks%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare A free iPhone app called "Outbreaks Near Me" is designed to help users track and report outbreaks of swine flu and other infectious diseases. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2759881 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:07:17 +0100 2759881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2754532&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9137380%2FGE_seeks_licensed_spectrum_for_wireless_patient_sensors%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare The Federal Communications Commission will consider allocating licensed spectrum for MBANs, or Medical Body Area Networks, that will allow wireless monitoring of hospital patients. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2754532 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:57:01 +0100 2754532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735903&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9137162%2FStudy_revives_debate_over_cancer_from_cell_phone_use%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare A group of international scientists released a report that again raises concerns about the connection between cell phone use and brain tumors, noting that a recent Swedish study saw a 400% increase in risk for teenage cell phone users. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735903 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:52:37 +0100 2735903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2721818&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9136965%2FForget_teens_gamers_are_35_overweight_and_sad_CDC_says%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare If you think hard-core gamers are mostly teenage boys playing World of Warcraft, you're wrong. According to the CDC, gamers are more likely to be in their mid-30s, depressed and overweight. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2721818 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:12:56 +0100 2721818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2714154&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9136846%2FResearchers_use_nanobees_to_attack_prevent_cancer%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine said that they have developed nanoparticles that can target cancerous tumor cells. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2714154 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:29:52 +0100 2714154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2706711&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9136673%2FMedical_center_CIO_finds_inflicting_guilt_on_vendors_works%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare The CIO at Maimonides Medical Center finds laying on the guilt with vendors can help in ensuring they provide technology that's reliable. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2706711 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:59:52 +0100 2706711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2697624&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9136644%2FNanotech_and_biological_hybrid_could_speed_computers%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Researchers are working on integrating nanotechnology with biological materials to create more powerful computers, medical tools and even prosthetics. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2697624 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:34:52 +0100 2697624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2665405&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9136204%2FMIT_Nanotech_treatment_kills_ovarian_cancer_in_mice%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Using nanotechnology, MIT researchers have found a way to kill ovarian tumors in mice by deliver killer genes to the cancer cells. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2665405 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:03:00 +0100 2665405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2640868&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9135893%2FTwitter_breach_revives_security_issues_with_cloud_computing_%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Security issues over cloud computing are not very different from those surrounding any sort of IT outsourcing and need to be treated that way, security managers and analysts say in the wake of breaches involving Twitter and Google Apps. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2640868 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:13:55 +0100 2640868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2618204&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9135689%2FIT_exec_who_sabotaged_organ_donation_records_sentenced%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare The IT director of a nonprofit organ procurement center for more than 200 hospitals in Texas has been sentenced to two years in prison for deleting numerous organ donation records and other data after being fired from her job. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2618204 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:08:08 +0100 2618204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2599731&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9135537%2FCisco_UnitedHealth_team_up_to_build_a_national_network_for_virtual_doctor_visits%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare Cisco and health insurer UnitedHealth Group are piloting a network that connects patients and health care providers through video conferencing technology, which would allow patients to be diagnosed through the use of biomedical imaging technology from remote locations. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2599731 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:05:20 +0100 2599731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2599732&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9135522%2FHow_a_robot_can_terminate_medical_errors_for_kids%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare A robotic intravenous device named RIVA that relies on scripts stored in an embedded database could help reduce medical errors. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2599732 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:59:00 +0100 2599732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589943&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9135412%2FWi_Fi_enabled_health_care_products_to_surge_with_electronic_medical_records%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare ABI Research forecasts that Wi-Fi-enabled health care products will hit sales of nearly $5 billion globally in 2014, up 70% from 2009. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589943 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:05:20 +0100 2589943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2574535&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Ftopic%2F132%2FHealth%2BCare View more Health Care news and analysis from Computerworld.com (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2574535 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:05:08 +0100 2574535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2574529&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9135078%2FMedical_center_seeks_Holy_Grail_of_mobile_devices%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare An IT manager at Mount Sinai School of Medicine is looking for a device for health professionals that could be smartphone, an e-book reader or a netbook. He thinks it might take a while to find the right one. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2574529 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:05:08 +0100 2574529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2558041&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9134959 A recently launched service, Doctors on Demand, uses interactive voice technology that allows consumers to contact an available doctor for a quick consult that could avoid costly in-office or emergency room visits. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2558041 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:31:08 +0100 2558041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2554312&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9134959 A recently launched service, DoctorsonDemand.com, uses interactive voice technology that allows consumers to contact an available doctor for a quick consult that could avoid costly in-office or emergency room visits. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2554312 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:31:07 +0100 2554312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2574530&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9134959%2FDoctors_on_Demand_prescribes_an_end_to_doctor_s_office_visits%3Fsource%3Drss_healthcare A recently launched service, Doctors on Demand, uses interactive voice technology that allows consumers to contact an available doctor for a quick consult that could avoid costly in-office or emergency room visits. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2574530 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:07:00 +0100 2574530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2480032&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9134268 Although the World Health Organization today declared H1N1 Flu officially a pandemic, companies were urged to stay the course when it comes to keeping their business operations running. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2480032 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:47:15 +0100 2480032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2419515&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9133167 The Personal Genome Project, which hopes to collect genetic information from 100,000 volunteers and publish it online, said 13,000 people have already offered up material. And storage vendors such as Isilon, Google and Amazon are looking to take part. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2419515 Tue, 19 May 2009 18:44:46 +0100 2419515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2408186&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9133116 With doctors looking to roll out sophisticated and expensive electronic medical records technology -- or lose out on $19 billion worth of reimbursements from the U.S. government -- Sam's Club is stepping in with a SaaS offering at a cut-rate price. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2408186 Fri, 15 May 2009 09:35:21 +0100 2408186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2400617&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9132685 GE said Thursday it plans to spend $6 billion over the next six years in an effort to improve health-care quality and drive down costs to consumers. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2400617 Sun, 10 May 2009 17:27:11 +0100 2400617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2578376&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F9132678%2FWeb_site_offline_as_police_FBI_investigate_10M_extortion_bid%3Fsource%3Drss_itmgmt A week after a hacker claimed to have broken into a patient database and encrypted millions of prescription records at a Virginia health agency, its Web site remains offline except for a static Web page offering contact information. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2578376 Thu, 07 May 2009 16:01:00 +0100 2578376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2393146&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9132625%26source%3Drss_null132 A hacker claimed to have broken into a database and encrypted millions of prescription records at Virginia's Department of Health Professions, but it remains unclear what happened. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2393146 Thu, 07 May 2009 15:56:16 +0100 2393146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2518847&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9132671 MIT researchers are using nanotechnology to heat and kill cancerous tumors while leaving surrounding tissue undamaged. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2518847 Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2518847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2384273&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9132408%26source%3Drss_null132 If the World Health Organization raises the pandemic threat alert to Level 6, companies that are now working out business continuity issues will have to do more than tell sick employees to stay home and healthy ones to wash their hands. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2384273 Sun, 03 May 2009 22:07:11 +0100 2384273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2378170&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9132329%26source%3Drss_null132 The World Health Organization on Wednesday raised its swine flu alert to Level 5, indicating that a pandemic could be imminent -- a decision based on electronic disease-surveillance systems that are helping to track the outbreak. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2378170 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:14:22 +0100 2378170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2371360&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9132174%26source%3Drss_null132 Spammers have already seized on the growing interest in news of a possible swine flu epidemic to hawk fake pharmaceuticals, security experts warned today. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2371360 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:42:00 +0100 2371360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2371361&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9132139%26source%3Drss_null132 Several of Japan's largest electronics companies have halted business trips to Mexico after a deadly outbreak of swine flu in the country. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2371361 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2371361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2366287&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Ftaxonomy%2F000%2F000%2F100%2Ftaxonomy_000000132_index.jsp View more Health Care news and analysis from Computerworld.com (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2366287 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:54:13 +0100 2366287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2366275&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9132111%26source%3Drss_null132 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is increasingly concerned about a quickly developing swine flu outbreak, with eight cases now in California and Texas, and hundreds more in Mexico. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2366275 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:51:04 +0100 2366275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2366277&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9132099%26source%3Drss_null132 After almost a year of testing, Kaiser Permanente is now offering some of its members a $5 USB flash drive they can use to store and access critical health information when they're traveling or during an emergency. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2366277 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2366277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2366279&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9131911%26source%3Drss_null132 A University of Cambridge spokesman said that physicist Stephen Hawking is undergoing tests in an effort to diagnose an illness that has forced him to be hospitalized in England. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2366279 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2366279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2366281&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9131863%26source%3Drss_null132 World-renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking has been hospitalized in Cambridge, England, with a chest infection. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2366281 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2366281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2366283&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9131578%26source%3Drss_null132 A study finds that strong laws protecting the privacy of health care data are hampering the adoption of electronic medical records systems, although privacy advocates beg to differ. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2366283 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2366283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2366285&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Farticle.do%3Fcommand%3DviewArticleBasic%26articleId%3D9131517%26source%3Drss_null132 A Japanese company has created a robotic suit it says can help stroke and spinal cord injury victims to walk again. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2366285 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2366285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169567&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D213d02629d369347a6a0b24479a4a8db While the Obama administration is working to roll out a national electronic health records system, getting doctors who rely on pen and paper to actually adopt the technology may be one of the biggest battles to come. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169567 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:17:50 +0100 2169567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2165935&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3Df7b2cb049c8d9b16c8cd96cbc2a101aa Google, IBM and the Continua Health Alliance this week unveiled software that can transfer personal health data from a doctor's PDA to an online e-health database. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2165935 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:18:41 +0100 2165935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2162593&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3Db83f9c6ce6cf0e2d67973aab42bd565a Health care professionals and physicians are raising concerns about the Obama administration's plan to inject $25 billion into the health care industry over the next five years. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2162593 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:20:11 +0100 2162593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2159012&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D4c3ae6a5ec34eb16923138cb94834781 Privacy advocates say President Obama's e-health plans answer many of their complaints about current HIPAA security and privacy controls. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2159012 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:23:27 +0100 2159012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2146405&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3De66346ed22faac0aec66d9c3ed2a12b0 The more automated a hospital's health care systems are, the fewer deaths and medical complications they had, according to a study of more than three dozen hospitals. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2146405 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:57:36 +0100 2146405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2146406&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3De6bafdca0c6979ec17bf0e367ffe4648 Data leaks over P2P networks involving the health care sector pose a significant threat to patients, providers and payers, a study by a Dartmouth researcher finds. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2146406 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2146406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2136500&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3Dcb9809d2ddd273a6e6959511183267e4 U.S. lawmakers need to make sure privacy safeguards are in place before pushing electronic health records on the public, senators and witnesses told the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2136500 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:55:30 +0100 2136500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2119099&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D7d59560ffcc74bb877a9eafb39d0f47b President Barack Obama's plans to complete a nationwide electronic health records system could cost $100 billion and mean building a national health information network. But the effort could ultimately save hundreds of billions of dollars a year. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2119099 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:15:22 +0100 2119099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2106624&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D352bedd6c64727a1d0efadea822d3152 A Hawaii-based insurer has launched a program that lets state residents consult with physicians online -- for a fee. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2106624 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:10:23 +0100 2106624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2079899&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D31e8939e442893d27f967ab023770388 Apple CEO Steve Jobs may have symptoms that resemble Type 1 diabetes, a noted endocrinologist said today, and he could be treated with insulin. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2079899 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2079899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2070253&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3De95d6ee64579a1e1ebabb90583f0ea27 Researchers at MIT are using nanoparticles and infrared light as part of a project to develop an externally controlled method of delivering multiple drugs to patients at one time. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2070253 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:35:03 +0100 2070253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2058310&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3Db4f53ab254279c980ec1af31f2e07efd Stanford University announced that a team of researchers there has found a way to use nanotechnology to speed the process of detecting cancerous cells in the human body. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2058310 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:37:22 +0100 2058310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2050482&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D053863fc2219a7083786681ebf6e3899 The chairman of the House committee overseeing federal technology research investments, said the U.S. needs to invest more in innovation and in competitiveness against other countries. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2050482 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:09:35 +0100 2050482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2037852&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D74faf42626c79ad83375bdb47f36ecfe Researchers at MIT have developed nanotechnology that can boost the benefits of chemotherapy for cancer patients. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2037852 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:19:42 +0100 2037852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2031218&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D543e779870708e8ea478e78258162946 An advisory group issued a report calling on the federal government to do more to study the potential health hazards of nanotechnology. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2031218 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:14:10 +0100 2031218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2024609&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3Dbdcede3fb973616a9197e627b4675588 President-elect Barack Obama's stimulus plans for the U.S. economy involve more than just building new bridges and roads. He wants to expand the reach of broadband, improve technology in schools and invest in health care IT. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2024609 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:15:53 +0100 2024609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2015287&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D822d0d0812541e8466ddb1abba3e0603 A U.K.-based mobile phone maker plans to start selling the Icephone next year, a novel smart phone originally built for the British military. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2015287 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:30:47 +0100 2015287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2012679&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D74d007bd6d7a991d98f7f80226eca198 Two enterprise IT buyers gave very different expectations on how much they will be tightening their belts in 2009. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2012679 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:30:24 +0100 2012679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2002985&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3Dd5f1654e943f3327d5cfd70068a3abfe The NHS has lost confidential medical records and personal details of thousands of patients, according to an investigation into how the health service handles data. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2002985 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:04:08 +0100 2002985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1972824&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D4b62d69c0c7c37ef175ed0e868888609 Computer systems at three hospitals in London were shut down after PCs there were infected by a variant of the Mytob mass-mailing worm. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1972824 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:54:58 +0100 1972824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1954259&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3Da084d3151d456f00ebafe1290342b52c Technologies developed by engineers and scientists at NASA have been spread throughout the private sector in products ranging from computer chips and medical devices to food additives. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1954259 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:18:38 +0100 1954259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1950201&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D20013f8a334870374ac27ceb6bee7407 Motorola today announced two durable smart phones that operate over wireless LANs and are focused on retail, health care and other business customers. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1950201 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:35:11 +0100 1950201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1942038&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3Dc86cbac6f7216bd7988e2ccc008cfa7d Remote monitoring and service software used at the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center has become indispensable in keeping cancer patients on their treatment schedules and improving the center's overall efficiency. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1942038 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:02:40 +0100 1942038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1936909&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D506592b26e81e8897651485ac4461168 Cisco announced that it is doubling the speed of its Aggregation Services Router 1000 Series routers to 20Gbit/sec. only eight months after introducing the product line. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1936909 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:13:43 +0100 1936909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1893462&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D4f474095f18b0071f8a1b5752308de0b A student research team at Rice University is working on a genetic engineering project that aims to add a natural disease-fighting chemical to beer. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1893462 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:24:43 +0100 1893462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1882520&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3Daa243b5d8903075e89f86fdbe116400e By creating an artificial connection between nerve cells in the brain and muscles, University of Washington scientists say they are restoring voluntary movement to once-paralyzed limbs. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1882520 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:38:13 +0100 1882520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1864521&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3Dc9aa3a13b390899cb8af64fba4669b4a Microsoft is co-sponsoring a study to see if people who learn about their genetic risk for disease actually change their behaviors. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1864521 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:49:51 +0100 1864521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1846891&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D2570bb8b0931ccc314924bffb6337246 An IT consultant and two employees of a Boston hospital holding company were arrested on bribery charges in connection with the way the health care concern funneled software, hardware and consulting contracts to his company. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1846891 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:50:58 +0100 1846891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1804990&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3Db9c86f1a32ac69b390c6bb22b3455c16 View more Health Care news and analysis from Computerworld.com (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1804990 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:50:40 +0100 1804990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1801677&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D6409ab540bd4f88b6c5c7c4c2a03b072 IBM launched a worldwide center for the development of social-networking technology. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1801677 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1801677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1796574&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D98d89a6d779aec085ee6331933c99581 A demonstration of new technologies at AT&T Labs featured home videoconferencing that could be on the market in 2009, new uses for speech recognition technology and more. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1796574 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1796574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1793296&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D8b98655ff9c0efde7e4e8c96ba7410ba Tim Berners-Lee plans to launch a new foundation in 2009 focused on extending the capabilities of the Web and bringing the Internet to people around the globe. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1793296 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1793296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1781503&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3Dd0f5c97022af538b63bca67f59566c9e A top U.S. intelligence official gives a grim view of the U.S. leading up the year 2025, but his report also includes a list of six disruptive technologies that will have significant impact on the U.S. and the world. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1781503 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1781503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1772804&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2Fclick.phdo%3Fi%3D1f6be9e095f12b6b8779b2f19ee808ec The federal government has signed a stringent settlement deal — the first of its kind — with a health care provider over 'possible violations' of HIPAA's data security rules. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1772804 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:36:51 +0100 1772804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1762191&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerworld.com%2Faction%2Fknowledgecenter.do%3Fcommand%3DviewIndustryStories%26industryId%3D132 View more Health Care news and analysis from Computerworld.com. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1762191 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:38:53 +0100 1762191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1741418&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F378305524%2Farticle.do Four organizations that made it through the devastating Hurricane Katrina three years ago say they have used the lessons from that experience to better prepare for the potential assault from Gustav. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1741418 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1741418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1716012&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F369189947%2Farticle.do Stanford University researchers are using nanotechnology to develop a way to keep chemotherapy drugs from affecting healthy cells, making the drugs more effective for cancer patients. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1716012 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1716012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1706891&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F364992367%2Farticle.do U.K. researchers developed a robot controlled by a biological brain to help them find ways to better treat various diseases and injuries. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1706891 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1706891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1662845&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F349827846%2Farticle.do In a webcast, Cisco Systems presented two of its customers that are testing and deploying faster wireless 802.11n gear. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1662845 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1662845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1648015&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F343758958%2Farticle.do The Medpedia Project has unveiled a Wikipedia-like site to distribute health care information compiled by medical experts. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1648015 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1648015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1621192&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F335344722%2Farticle.do Three health care systems choose a Linux application that can do the work of Microsoft's Exchange e-mail administration package but at far less cost. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1621192 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1621192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1621191&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F335319415%2Farticle.do For the past seven years, the federal government has been pushing the adoption of a Web-based system that public health agencies nationwide could use to report and track infectious disease outbreaks. But even now, only 38 of the 50 states are fully compliant with the system's technical requirements. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1621191 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1621191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1601643&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F331236996%2Farticle.do A joint project undertaken by scientists, doctors and nanotech engineers at UCSD may have repurposed a previously ferocious chemo drug into one that operates more efficiently and with fewer nasty side effects. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1601643 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1601643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1595125&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F330091121%2Farticle.do A system that mines the Web's data sources for hints of infectious disease outbreaks could serve as an early-warning system for illnesses. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1595125 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1595125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1562662&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F325100217%2Farticle.do Researchers from IBM and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology are using an IBM BlueGene/L supercomputer to look for ways to hasten the diagnosis of osteoporosis. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1562662 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1562662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1558925&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F324221028%2Farticle.do Two large e-prescribing networks said they would merge in a bid to push forward the use of e-prescriptions in the U.S. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1558925 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1558925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1555767&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F323501479%2Farticle.do Designing new cancer drugs requires an understanding of the structure of proteins, with more than 90 million images to analyze and interpret. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1555767 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1555767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1545811&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F319999631%2Farticle.do The mobile phone as mobile computer now has the added dimension of being a secure storage device for personal health records, with a rollout of an application by Blue Cross in Pennsylvania. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1545811 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1545811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1529424&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F314899058%2Farticle.do A report released Wednesday by Finjan reveals that specialized information, not the usual credit card and bank account data, is increasing in worth to cyberthieves and their ilk. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1529424 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1529424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1505602&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F308217357%2Farticle.do Microsoft and health care insurance provider Kaiser Permanente said they will be sharing data between their e-health systems in a pilot program using Microsoft's HealthVault platform. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1505602 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1505602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1490811&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F304017212%2Farticle.do A data breach at UnitedHealthcare has been linked to 155 cases of identity theft at the University of California, Irvine. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1490811 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1490811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1490810&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F304029216%2Farticle.do At this year's Computerworld Honors Program awards ceremony, organizations from around the world were again recognized for their use of IT to promote social, educational or economic advances. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1490810 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1490810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1473870&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F300099888%2Farticle.do A Pennsylvania hospital decides not to upgrade to a newer version of Microsoft Exchange and instead chooses a Linux-based Exchange clone that it believes could meet the needs of its 700 users. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1473870 Wed, 28 May 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1473870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1464985&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F296705035%2Farticle.do Congress is set to debate and vote on a bill to increase funding of research efforts into the health risks of nanotubes, the building blocks of nanotechnology. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1464985 Fri, 23 May 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1464985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1456856&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F294418372%2Farticle.do Google continues to face critics after opening its online medical records program to the public this week. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1456856 Tue, 20 May 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1456856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1448136&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F291857078%2Farticle.do A silicon chip under development at the University of Texas promises to help doctors more quickly diagnose heart attacks. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1448136 Fri, 16 May 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1448136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1448135&cid=s_32982_21_f&fid=32982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.computerworld.com%2F%7Er%2FComputerworld%2FHealth%2FCare%2FNews%2F%7E3%2F291911183%2Farticle.do Speech recognition technology is being linked to an increase in adoption of electronic health records as doctors find it easier to build more complete patient records than with handwritten notes. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News) Computerworld Health Care News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1448135 Fri, 16 May 2008 13:00:00 +0100 1448135