Posted 12:43PM EST, June 27, 2008
News Roundup June 27, 2008
June 27th, 2008's news roundup features stories about RFID interference in hospitals, hospitalists effect on quality, online health care, and the new AMA president's views on Insurers' doctor ratings.
USA Today looks at a study showing radio frequency identification devices (RFID) used in hospitals may be causing interference. The Army recently announced a substantial investment in an RFID system to track medical records.
The Wall Street Journal's Health Blog looks at the effect of Hospitalists on the quality of hospital stays and new AMA president Nancy Nielsen views on doctor's insurers' ratings.
The Hawaii Medical Services Association (HMSA) announced a partnership with American Well Inc and Microsoft to offer online health care services. Launching in 2009, patients will be able to talk to a healthcare professional via the web 24 hours a day. Email and phone are also available.
The Wall Street Journal's Health Blog looks at the effect of Hospitalists on the quality of hospital stays and new AMA president Nancy Nielsen views on doctor's insurers' ratings.
The Hawaii Medical Services Association (HMSA) announced a partnership with American Well Inc and Microsoft to offer online health care services. Launching in 2009, patients will be able to talk to a healthcare professional via the web 24 hours a day. Email and phone are also available.
