Health Technologies

VA, DOD joint office delivers mobile app for PTSD patients

PE Coach app gives PTSD sufferers a central site to track their therapy sessions and more.

  • By GCN Staff

Mass. health authority uses ID software to prevent fraud

The Massachusetts Health Insurance Connector Authority is using LexisNexis identity management software to verify the residency information of people participating in the exchange.

  • By Rutrell Yasin

Minnesota selects Maximus to develop health insurance exchange

Minnesota's exchange will include a consumer-friendly website that will let residents determine their eligibility for subsidized benefits online as well as shop, compare and enroll in insurance plans.

  • By Rutrell Yasin

NASCIO urges states to adopt federal Medicaid IT plan

The Medicaid Information Technology Architecture framework is a way states can decouple legacy systems and break down existing silos in state government, the association said in a report.

  • By Rutrell Yasin

Framework defines a smart city, how to build one

IDC Government Insights' Smart City Framework can help officials define the key processes needed to provide better services.

  • By Rutrell Yasin

VA sets three-pronged approach to improving services

VA is continuing to modernize its IT infrastructure to provide improved customer service in the form of electronic health records, telemedicine and online apps.

  • By Henry Kenyon

IBM taps 33 cities worldwide for "smarter cities" grants

Eight U.S. cities were among 33 recipients of IBM's Smarter Cities Challenge grants for 2012, which handed out $50 million in IBM expertise to 100 cities worldwide.

  • By Rutrell Yasin

Microsoft Kinect takes a swipe at visualization, geospatial apps

Microsoft's Kinect can take inputs from a mouse, stylus, touch, voice or a motion-sensing device.

  • By Rutrell Yasin

Where does the IT money go in 2013 budget proposal?

Obama's 2013 budget proposal aims to cut federal IT but increase its use when it makes government more efficient. Here's where 10 departments stand.

  • By 1105 Media Staff

App helps emergency crews ID toxic chemicals

Medical personnel dealing with cases of possible exposure to hazardous chemicals could have an easier time deciding on a course of treatment thanks to a new online tool from the National Library of Medicine.

  • By GCN Staff

Real doctors, onscreen: VA program makes online house calls on vets

The pilot program in the Midwest uses two-way video and secure text applications to treat patients in rural areas and those with mobility issues.

  • By Henry Kenyon

States welcome fed help picking health exchange IT

The National Governors Association says states welcome federal help picking IT products for building health insurance exchanges.

  • By Paul McCloskey

Former fed Bhagowalia takes on Hawaii's IT transformation

Three months on the job, CIO Sanjeev "Sonny" Bhagowalia is juggling multiple projects as he gears up to lead the Aloha State through its IT modernization journey.

  • By Rutrell Yasin

Arizona health network building statewide information exchange

The Health Information Network of Arizona and OptumInsight are teaming up to create a state-wide health information exchange.

  • By Rutrell Yasin
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Oracle releases platform for building health insurance exchanges

Oracle's health care reform system consists of a broad set of the software company's applications and technology that are designed to work together.

  • By Rutrell Yasin

Bottom line on whether health information exchanges can succeed

When grant money runs out, state-run HIEs need to ensure that revenues exceed costs, NASCIO says.

  • By Rutrell Yasin

Wisconsin brings automation to Health Insurance Exchange

State of Wisconsin officials hope to make it easier for people using the state’s health insurance exchange system to move as efficiently as possible through the eligibility process with minimal interaction from case workers.

  • By Rutrell Yasin

HHS says 'the age of meaningful use' of health IT starts this year

The Health and Human Services Department is seeking public comments on a draft copy of the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan, which focuses on health IT adoption, information sharing and improved health outcomes.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

VA trying to shake off IT problems, CIO says

After two years, CIO Roger Baker says he's seeing improvements.

  • By Henry Kenyon

Victory in hand, IBM's Watson heads to medical school

IBM partners with Nuance Communications and a pair of medical schools for research on health care analytics.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Texas gets help with health IT incentive program

As feds prepare to hand out billions in health IT incentive rewards, a system integrator offering support systems and services strikes a deal with Texas.

  • By Paul McCloskey