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Telcare glucose monitor receives FDA approval

Telcare Inc. just announced it received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its mobile blood glucose monitor and the accompanying database. The blood glucose monitor's claim to

Put moms at the top of your patient-targeted mHealth initiatives

Gender (and parenthood) should be two key factors in your choice of which hospital functions to take mobile. A new study shows that moms are grabbing mobile connectivity at record speed, and using

Who will access their PHR? Depends on race, age, income

Personal health records (PHRs) have been touted as a way for patients to improve their healthcare experience and the quality of their patient care. However, a closer look shows that a "digital

When will doctors and patients connect online?

Patient portals have become more important to healthcare providers because of their desire to show meaningful use of electronic health records. But there's a disconnect with patient care: While

Is Northrop Grumman banking on mHealth move with EMR app?

Defense contractor Northrop Grumman is following in the footsteps of its compatriots, pushing deeper into mHealth development. The Northern Virginia-based company announced last week that it has

Aetna offers health info to patients based on records

Aetna has rolled out a new online service that offers enrollees personalized medical information based on their own medical history. The service, called SmartSource, was first tested on Aetna's own