OnlineSchoolsCenter.com has recently released their list of the Top 15 Online Schools for Bachelor’s of Health Informatics Degree Programs, a detailed catalogue concerning the finest available undergraduate distance education programs in the country.
Excellent examples of innovation that can help shape 21st century medicine were recognized as the American Medical Association (AMA) announced three teams of health care entrepreneurs selected to share $50,000 in prizes awarded by the AMA’s Healthier Nation Innovation Challenge.
The Texas Medical Center accelerator (TMCx) program announced its 2016 graduate companies, demonstrating broad innovation born in Houston and ready to be unleashed on the health care industry. TMCx couples the resources of the world’s largest medical center to facilitate the development of early-stage digital health and medical device companies.
Three major nephrology societies — the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), the European Renal Association – European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA), and the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) ― signed a declaration of collaboration. All available synergies should be used to fight kidney disease and improve the standard of care for kidney patients worldwide.
By Karen DeSalvo & Jocelyn Samuels – The Office for Civil Rights released a HIPAA fact sheet earlier this year reinforcing patients’ right to access their health information and clarifying, among other things, that patients may be charged only limited fees for copies of their health information.
National Men’s Health Month is an observance led by the Men’s Health Network to raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. We followed news throughout June and created a collection of Men’s Health Month 2016 highlights.
For the tenth year, U.S. News and World Report (@usnews) released the #BestChildrensHospitals list. The 2016-17 rankings include children’s hospitals...
Berries are one of the all-star crops we get to enjoy throughout the summer. Find out what benefits each type of berry touts and try some of these healthy, delicious recipes to help you begin to reap the rewards of these summer fruit superstars.
By John Halamka MD – When my father died 3 years ago, my comments at his funeral noted that the greatest aspiration any of us can have is to make a difference in the world. My father’s life made a difference. I’m always self critical and analyzing my own life. I moved to Boston 20 years ago this month.
The American Diabetes Association and IBM Watson Health announced a long-term collaboration to bring together the cognitive computing power of Watson and the Association’s vast repository of clinical and research data. Collaboration Will Include Developer Challenge to Catalyze the Creation of Cognitive Apps.
College Choice has published its annual ranking of best bachelor’s degrees in healthcare administration. The benefits of this degree are endless, a graduate can move into various positions, such as working as chief nursing officers, heads of strategic planning departments, senior healthcare administrators, and more.
Justin Barnes, one of the best-known thought leaders in health IT, has joined iHealth as Partner and Chief Growth Officer. iHealth was formed recently when iHealth Solutions, LLC acquired DNA Healthcare Inc. (DNAH); the new company is operating under the name of iHealth.
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