Combating the Effects of Leukemia via Webcam

Third grade student, Ahmed Hamdi was diagnosed with Leukemia over a year ago. Since his diagnosis, he's been combating his illness with... (yes, you guessed it) the help of information technology. Hamdi stays connected to the class and his classmates when he is at home and in the hospital with the help of a webcam program. Like many other students who are taken out of school for an extended period of time due to chronic medical conditions, Hamdi would prefer to be in school. Studies who that sick children can feel isolated when they return to school from treatment. According to Hamdi's physician, Dr. Aziza Shad, the tele-connection is a essential part of the recovery process, as socialization is critical.

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On February 14, 2009 I created a post about electronic medical records (EMR), the Obama Administration and investing. The same day that I made that post, I spoke to a colleague to get his perspective on investing in Cerner, "the leading US supplier of healthcare information technology solutions". On Friday April 24th, 2009 to my surprise I learned that the stock increased from 38.64 a share in February to 47.5 a share. Originally, I asked if EMR could be as big as the Internet? In terms of being a revolutionary technological advancement, it could be compared to the internet. In term of stock, I'm thinking EMR can be compared to gasoline during the Bush Administration. Cerner stock, get some.

http://www.google.com/finance?client=ob&q=NASDAQ:CERN

Dept of Defense and VA Share Info Using EMR

The Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs has implemented a Joint Vurtual Lifetime Electronic Medical Record. The system is being used to streamline the transfer of health records between the two government agencies.
Medical and administrative information will be transferred with the use of the system. Furthermore, the electronic medical record (EMR) will allow the organizations to track the health records of military personnel throughout their respective careers.

The White House issued a statement asserting, "Access to electronic records is essential to modern healthcare delivery and the paperless administration of benefits". The implementation of the EMR will allow healthcare providers to have access to patient's medical history The medical information transfer system will facilitate the delivery of high-quality healthcare and reduction of medical errors.

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IT Application Manages Elderly Care

Medicare supplement plan provider, CareMore Health has incorporated an IT application as a part of its health maintenance services. The software provides care plans for seniors with chronic and acute illnesses. The incorporation of this program is intended to move the health care industry forward in integrated health care management.

President at CareMore Health Plan ,Leeba Lessin said the company will "further improve the uniformity and quality of care we provide. Early identification, coordination, intervention and member involvement are critical in an aging population." The system may decrease episodic or as needed health care and engage patients and clinicians in the prevention of health care issues.

The integration of the TriZetto's Clinical CareAdvance application will encourage the comprehensive management of the CareMore Health members' health conditions. The program is likely to serve as a model for a component of the United States' strive toward using IT to transform health care in America.


http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/california-plan-boosts-chronic-illness-management-it