Mobility

By Bill Siwicki 12:45 pm March 26, 2020
Olympia, Washington-based Physicians of Southwest Washington is taking advantage of a health IT vendor’s free tech in an effort to gain efficiencies in coronavirus triaging and to see patients remotely.
Mobile chatbot tech improves ER patient experience at Banner Health
By Bill Siwicki 02:05 pm March 25, 2020
Meanwhile, clinical teams also experienced workload relief because they were getting fewer duplicate questions – and dealing with fewer frustrated patients.
Caregility unveils mobile telehealth app, gives it away to fight pandemic
By Bill Siwicki 02:47 pm March 23, 2020
Clinicians can start video consults from their mobile devices and connect directly with patient bedside-camera systems, according to the company, which will give the technology free to clients to help combat COVID-19.
Braidio releases MyHealth Concierge telehealth application
By Nathan Eddy 01:06 pm March 20, 2020
The vendor says the new technology can help with, among other things, the COVID-19 pandemic.
Athenahealth adds mobile decision tool to epocrates for COVID-19
By Nathan Eddy 12:57 pm March 20, 2020
Views of the added CDC guidelines have increased 600% over 10 days, receiving seven times more views than any other set of guidelines in the epocrates app.
Biofourmis’ AI-fueled remote monitoring tech provides insights in fight against COVID-19
By Bill Siwicki 12:11 pm March 13, 2020
Program administered by The University of Hong Kong has international implications and applications; clinicians leverage wearables and AI to accelerate disease surveillance and interventions.
Wayfinding helps Abbott Northwestern patients navigate 2.7 million square feet
By Bill Siwicki 12:29 pm March 12, 2020
A tip from the director of information services: Never rely on WiFi or cellular networking. Always use Bluetooth beacons inside hospitals.
Sentinel Healthcare debuts quarantine management platform for coronavirus, flu
By Bill Siwicki 11:37 am March 11, 2020
The remote-monitoring technology is designed to help health systems and employers monitor, evaluate risk, and provide real-time escalation alerts for individuals exposed to infectious disease.
Albertina Kerr improves care with Epic’s Coordinated Care Management platform
By Bill Siwicki 01:24 pm March 10, 2020
The Oregon provider is the first to use the care coordination application to support programs for people with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
DrFirst and GoHipo partner to combat substance abuse relapse via mobile telehealth
By Bill Siwicki 01:57 pm March 09, 2020
Mobile app equipped with social media and telemedicine designed to keep patients in recovery connected with their clinical-care teams and support networks after discharge.