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TELUS and Microsoft have signed a multi-year agreement whereby Telus will license and host the HealthVault platform on their servers in Canada.
TELUS will call the service TELUS Health Space, which will have both English and French interfaces to serve the entire Canadian market.
Substantiation of HealthVault by TELUS will be done to meet Canada’s own rules and requirements for storage and sharing of personal health records.
The APIs that Microsoft has developed for their software and device partners will remain the same thereby allowing these partners to expand their presence/opportunities into a new market.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
CVS Caremark Customers to Add Prescription Information to Personal Health Records
CVS Caremark Extends Google Health Partnership Enabling CVS/pharmacy Customers to Add Prescription Information to Personal Health Records.
Customers will have the ability to download their prescription and medication history into their Google Health Personal Health Record, whether they are CVS/Pharmacy customers, CVS Caremark plan participants or visitors to the MinuteClinic locations.
To use the tool, customers must first be signed up for the Prescription Management feature on CVS.com. This feature also allows registered customers to manage their prescriptions online including ordering refills, choosing pickup locations, requesting prescription renewals and receiving alerts on generic alternatives. In order to maintain patient privacy, the consumer making the request for information will need to be authenticated on the cvs.com Web site before any data is shared with Google Health.
Customers will have the ability to download their prescription and medication history into their Google Health Personal Health Record, whether they are CVS/Pharmacy customers, CVS Caremark plan participants or visitors to the MinuteClinic locations.
To use the tool, customers must first be signed up for the Prescription Management feature on CVS.com. This feature also allows registered customers to manage their prescriptions online including ordering refills, choosing pickup locations, requesting prescription renewals and receiving alerts on generic alternatives. In order to maintain patient privacy, the consumer making the request for information will need to be authenticated on the cvs.com Web site before any data is shared with Google Health.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Online physician community participants prescribe at higher rate
Physicians who participate in online physician communities write a mean of 24 more prescriptions per week than physicians with no interest in online physician communities. That's according to "Physician Online Communities: Physician Social Networking and the New Online Opinion Leaders," a new analysis from Manhattan Research. The research also found that the majority of physicians say they expect pharma to monitor professional community sites and view this monitoring as positive. In addition, about 60% of physicians are already using or are interested in using physician online communities.
Web site lets people ask doctors health questions online
1/27/2009
A group of physicians has launched a Web site that provides medical advice and information from a specialized doctor. AskTheMedicalSpecialist.com's home page includes a field where users can type and submit their medical questions. They then choose a physician to answer it, register, and receive an answer within 48 hours after paying $19.99. The site so far features doctors specializing in pediatrics, critical care, gastroenterology, internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, sleep medicine, and cardiology. Other physicians are expected to join in the future, according to the site.
A group of physicians has launched a Web site that provides medical advice and information from a specialized doctor. AskTheMedicalSpecialist.com's home page includes a field where users can type and submit their medical questions. They then choose a physician to answer it, register, and receive an answer within 48 hours after paying $19.99. The site so far features doctors specializing in pediatrics, critical care, gastroenterology, internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, sleep medicine, and cardiology. Other physicians are expected to join in the future, according to the site.
Online community provides forum for healthcare professionals
1/27/2009
The Bedside Trust has created an online community that aims to provide a forum for healthcare professionals to share ideas and insights and pose questions to industry experts. The free community is accessible at bedsidetrust.socialcast.com after registration. The community is an open network to discuss new technologies, treatment plans, and best practice tips. The Bedside Trust used a platform from Socialcast, which provides corporations with a way to engage employees and capture the knowledge and innovation of their work force. Socialcast features microblogging; integration with iPhone, Gmail, and Jabber; and the ability to import activity services, including Digg, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
The Bedside Trust has created an online community that aims to provide a forum for healthcare professionals to share ideas and insights and pose questions to industry experts. The free community is accessible at bedsidetrust.socialcast.com after registration. The community is an open network to discuss new technologies, treatment plans, and best practice tips. The Bedside Trust used a platform from Socialcast, which provides corporations with a way to engage employees and capture the knowledge and innovation of their work force. Socialcast features microblogging; integration with iPhone, Gmail, and Jabber; and the ability to import activity services, including Digg, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Significant barriers to PHR adoption overriding buzz and use, for now
1/16/2009
Despite significant interest in PHRs, only 7 million U.S. adults actually use them, according to Manhattan Research's Cybercitizen Health v8.0 study. Although there is buzz about offerings from companies such as Google, WebMD, and Microsoft, Manhattan Research says average consumers face barriers to adoption, such as privacy concerns. Good health can also be a barrier--consumers are often motivated by a serious illness to adopt PHRs. Erika S. Fishman, director of research at Manhattan Research, says consumer PHR adoption likely won't grow significantly without major participation from physicians.
Despite significant interest in PHRs, only 7 million U.S. adults actually use them, according to Manhattan Research's Cybercitizen Health v8.0 study. Although there is buzz about offerings from companies such as Google, WebMD, and Microsoft, Manhattan Research says average consumers face barriers to adoption, such as privacy concerns. Good health can also be a barrier--consumers are often motivated by a serious illness to adopt PHRs. Erika S. Fishman, director of research at Manhattan Research, says consumer PHR adoption likely won't grow significantly without major participation from physicians.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Unbound Medicine available on iPhone and iPod touch
Unbound Medicine's platform can now be downloaded to the Apple iPhone and iPod touch, in addition to BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and Palm OS devices. The first native iPhone application available on the Unbound Platform is Nursing Central, which provides up-to-date information about diseases, tests, drugs, and procedures. Nursing Central also provides cross-links connecting related information and personalized bookmarking. Unbound says its iPhone platform delivers frequent content updates, tables of contents from just-published journals, and citations and abstracts from more than 18 million medical journal articles.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Google Health, DestinationRx teaming for plan, medication comparison
1/14/2009
Google Health is teaming with online health plan and medication comparison tool DestinationRx. The partnership lets Google Health members link their online medical profile to DestinationRx so they can compare plans, find medications, and compare prescriptions. Users can compare lower-cost medication options, find the pharmacy with the best prices for their medications, compare medication safety and side effect information, view alerts for potential drug-to-drug interactions, and find and apply for a Medicare Part D prescription plan.
Google Health is teaming with online health plan and medication comparison tool DestinationRx. The partnership lets Google Health members link their online medical profile to DestinationRx so they can compare plans, find medications, and compare prescriptions. Users can compare lower-cost medication options, find the pharmacy with the best prices for their medications, compare medication safety and side effect information, view alerts for potential drug-to-drug interactions, and find and apply for a Medicare Part D prescription plan.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
eClinicalWorks to be used in "groundbreaking" medical network
1/6/2009
Top-ranked pediatric hospital Children's National Medical Center of Washington, DC, is using eClinicalWorks unified EMR and practice management software for its Children's IQ Network. Community pediatricians will be connected to Children's National Medical Center through their eClinicalWorks EMR. Also, the Children's IQ Network will use eClinicalWorks Electronic Health eXchange community health record to connect public schools, foster care programs, mobile medical vans, state immunization registries, commercial labs, and other regional healthcare providers. It will be open for additional area pediatricians to join.
Top-ranked pediatric hospital Children's National Medical Center of Washington, DC, is using eClinicalWorks unified EMR and practice management software for its Children's IQ Network. Community pediatricians will be connected to Children's National Medical Center through their eClinicalWorks EMR. Also, the Children's IQ Network will use eClinicalWorks Electronic Health eXchange community health record to connect public schools, foster care programs, mobile medical vans, state immunization registries, commercial labs, and other regional healthcare providers. It will be open for additional area pediatricians to join.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Sevocity EHR clients can communicate with patients online
12/19/2008
EHR provider Sevocity has launched the Sevocity Patient Portal, a secure Web portal that will allow its EHR clients to securely communicate with patients online. The Patient Portal is included in the newest Sevocity EHR product. Patients will receive e-mail notification of office communications and can access their information in the Patient Portal. Patients can also request prescription refills, schedule appointments, and make billing inquiries.
EHR provider Sevocity has launched the Sevocity Patient Portal, a secure Web portal that will allow its EHR clients to securely communicate with patients online. The Patient Portal is included in the newest Sevocity EHR product. Patients will receive e-mail notification of office communications and can access their information in the Patient Portal. Patients can also request prescription refills, schedule appointments, and make billing inquiries.
New iPhone Web application lets doctors access EMR remotely
12/22/2008
Webahn has launched an iPhone Web application for its online EMR service Capzule.com, it reports. Using Capzule, physicians can provide patient care while off-site. With the launch of the iPhone Web application, they can also connect with their office via their iPhone. Physicians can use their mobile devices to review patient files, view messages, check schedules, review charts, and write prescriptions.
Webahn has launched an iPhone Web application for its online EMR service Capzule.com, it reports. Using Capzule, physicians can provide patient care while off-site. With the launch of the iPhone Web application, they can also connect with their office via their iPhone. Physicians can use their mobile devices to review patient files, view messages, check schedules, review charts, and write prescriptions.
Mobile social networking users to soar by 2012
12/23/2008
The number of Internet users who access a social networking site from their mobile device will jump to 800 million in 2012, up from 82 million in 2007, according to an eMarketer report. The percentage of cell phone users who said they accessed a social network from their mobile device jumped 182% from September 2007 to October 2008, according to a study conducted by The Kelsey Group and ConStat. Social networking via mobile phone is more popular outside of the United States. Itsmy.com, a mobile-only social network based in Germany, has 2.5 million members. More than four out of 10 of its users have never used a computer-based online social network, according to a study it conducted this month.
The number of Internet users who access a social networking site from their mobile device will jump to 800 million in 2012, up from 82 million in 2007, according to an eMarketer report. The percentage of cell phone users who said they accessed a social network from their mobile device jumped 182% from September 2007 to October 2008, according to a study conducted by The Kelsey Group and ConStat. Social networking via mobile phone is more popular outside of the United States. Itsmy.com, a mobile-only social network based in Germany, has 2.5 million members. More than four out of 10 of its users have never used a computer-based online social network, according to a study it conducted this month.
E-prescribing physicians will receive bonuses in '09
12/29/2008
Physicians who electronically prescribe medicine for Medicare patients will receive a bonus each time, beginning on New Year's Day. About 70% of the country's pharmacies use e-prescriptions, according to industry experts. Between 2% and 12% of American physicians are said to be currently ready to start e-prescribing. Medicare physicians who do not switch to electronic prescribing by 2012 will be penalized.
Physicians who electronically prescribe medicine for Medicare patients will receive a bonus each time, beginning on New Year's Day. About 70% of the country's pharmacies use e-prescriptions, according to industry experts. Between 2% and 12% of American physicians are said to be currently ready to start e-prescribing. Medicare physicians who do not switch to electronic prescribing by 2012 will be penalized.
Free PHR available through myOptumHealth.com, HealthVault
12/30/2008
OptumHealth is providing a free portable PHR through its consumer health site, myOptumHealth.com. The PHR provides portability and sharing capabilities through collaboration between OptumHealth and Microsoft. Users can transfer their PHR information from an OptumHealth-managed health portal directly into a Microsoft HealthVault account. The OptumHealth PHR is free and available from myOptumHealth.com or from the private health portals that OptumHealth manages for employers and health plans. In December, OptumHealth launched myOptumHealth.com.
OptumHealth is providing a free portable PHR through its consumer health site, myOptumHealth.com. The PHR provides portability and sharing capabilities through collaboration between OptumHealth and Microsoft. Users can transfer their PHR information from an OptumHealth-managed health portal directly into a Microsoft HealthVault account. The OptumHealth PHR is free and available from myOptumHealth.com or from the private health portals that OptumHealth manages for employers and health plans. In December, OptumHealth launched myOptumHealth.com.
J&J's Children with Diabetes site focuses social networking
12/30/2008
Social networks that target niche audiences, like J&J's Children with Diabetes, are growing in popularity. Children with Diabetes, a social network for families of diabetic children, gets almost half of its traffic from search, with 32,000 content pages optimized with words like "juvenile diabetes," according to eMarketer. J&J told eMarketer that the site's organic search is intentionally strong, since most online health info seekers start with search. Other strengths of the site include excellent content, real-time updates, and a comfortable, trustworthy environment, said the report.
Social networks that target niche audiences, like J&J's Children with Diabetes, are growing in popularity. Children with Diabetes, a social network for families of diabetic children, gets almost half of its traffic from search, with 32,000 content pages optimized with words like "juvenile diabetes," according to eMarketer. J&J told eMarketer that the site's organic search is intentionally strong, since most online health info seekers start with search. Other strengths of the site include excellent content, real-time updates, and a comfortable, trustworthy environment, said the report.
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