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Calculating the return on investment of mobile healthcare

Calculating the return on investment of mobile healthcare Nancy E Oriol, Paul J Cote, Anthony P Vavasis, Jennifer Bennet, Darien DeLorenzo, Philip Blanc and Isaac Kohane Abstract Background: Mobile health clinics provide an alternative portal into the healthcare system for the medically disenfranchised, that is, people who are underinsured, uninsured or who are otherwise outside […]

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HR Resources Vol.3 No.17 | August 12, 2010

Longwoods Publishing presents the HR Resources Newsletter – access to: a database of best practices; Longwoods recruitment sites; key employer recruitment portals; a history of leadership transitions and appointments; current employment opportunities and more. Vol.3 No.17 | August 12, 2010 The HR Resources Newsletter is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from:   News […]

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British Columbia – Patient Care Quality Review Boards’ Annual Report

British Columbia’s Patient Care Quality Review Boards’ annual report for the period April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010. Click here to download the PDF

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Report of the Investigators of Surgical and Pathology Issues

Report of the Investigators of Surgical and Pathology Issues at Three Essex County Hospitals: Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital, Leamington District Memorial Hospital and Windsor Regional Hospital Download the PDF here: surgical_pathology_issues

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eHealthRecord.info August 4, 2010

Fact and Stats A report from US Spyglass Consulting Group shows increased physician adoption of smart phone technology. But physicians cite both an information glut and difficulty communicating with colleagues as barriers to efficient use of the technology. According to the study, 94 percent of physicians interviewed use smart phones to manage personal and business […]

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Longwoods eLetter August 3, 2010

Definition* First Mover: Organization that first introduces a product or service; can be an advantage in some instances; some organizations specialize successfully in being second movers. Essays Healthcare Innovation: An Authenticity Lesson from Barbie dolls by Neil Seeman Off the Cuff Saskatchewan premier calls for clinical trials of MS treatment BC cuts to the cost […]

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HR Resources Newsletter July 29, 2010

Longwoods Publishing presents the HR Resources Newsletter – access to: a database of best practices; Longwoods recruitment sites; key employer recruitment portals; a history of leadership transitions and appointments; current employment opportunities and more. Vol.3 No.16 | July 29, 2010 The HR Resources Newsletter is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from: Essay Fired […]

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Longwoods eLetter July 28, 2010

Definition* Neck Circumference: 1. significantly correlated with indices of adiposity and can reliably identify children with high BMI. Neck Circumference is a simple technique that has good interrater reliability and could be used to screen for overweight and obesity in children. Details. Essays Disruptive Innovation: Patient/Family-Focused Care by Ted Ball Off the Cuff Case Studies  […]

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eHealthRecord.info July 21, 2010

Vol.7 No.15 | July 21, 2010 FACTS and STATS Individuals who e-mailed their physicians experienced better outcomes on management of two chronic diseases than people who did not e-mail, according to a new study of Kaiser Permanente patients, published in the July edition of Health Affairs. The study examined 35,423 Kaiser patients in Southern California […]

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Longwoods eLetter July 20, 2010

Definition* Delayering: Removal of layers of management deemed unnecessary; intended to increase the speed of decision making and improve responsiveness to customers/patients. Essays From ehealth to mhealth: Celebrating the mobile phone at 5 billion by Neil Seeman. The next time a vendor proposes any tool to improve healthcare, ask her about its applicability for the […]

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