Health Care

February 13, 2012

Monday, February 13, 2012 12:13 PM/EST

Smart Technology, Dumb People

It's nothing short of a paradox that the smarter we build computers and the better we build technology the dumber we seem to get.

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November 23, 2011

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 9:30 AM/EST

Reasons to Be Thankful

By Samuel Greengard In the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are seven technologies and products that aren't only cool, they've actually improved the quality of our lives: 1. A healthcare revolution. Researchers keep announcing remarkable breakthroughs in medicine -- everything from...

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June 17, 2011

Friday, June 17, 2011 10:44 AM/EST

Thought Control, But In a Good Way

by Tim Moran Technology under development by a team of physicians, scientists, and engineers at Brown University, the Providence VA Medical Center, and Massachusetts General Hospital can translate brain signals into commands for electronic devices. BrainGate is an implanted neural...

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February 25, 2010

Thursday, February 25, 2010 5:58 PM/EST

Real Healthcare Reform Via IT

by Samuel Greengard While the healthcare debate rages over both politics and practicalities, it's easy to overlook the fact information technology is driving change more than any politician or lobbyist. In fact, whether or not Congress passes legislation or the...

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October 27, 2009

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 3:51 PM/EST

Are Your Medical Records Safe?

By Eileen Feretic Is the information in your medical records safe from prying eyes? Maybe ... maybe not. In the "Electronic Health Information at Risk" study conducted by Ponemon Institute (www.ponemon.org) and sponsored by LogLogic (www.loglogic.com), 61 percent of the...

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April 29, 2009

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 11:22 AM/EST

Recession Slams IT Projects

by Tony Kontzer President Obama's plan to extend healthcare coverage, already confronted with a surprising snag, now faces a significant test on the IT front. Healthcare IT News reports that a new American Hospital Association survey indicates that economic pressures...

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January 26, 2009

Monday, January 26, 2009 9:15 AM/EST

IT Job Seeking Tips for 2009

It's not exactly the greatest job market for IT pros, but one insider has some advice.

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August 1, 2008

Friday, August 01, 2008 3:46 PM/EST

Electronic Health Records: $150 Billion Over 8 Years

That's what one health economist is reporting it will cost to go digital with health records according to the site Government Health IT. Ouch. Robert Miller, a professor of health economics at the University of California, San Francisco, acknowledged that...

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