News

Vodafone, mHealth Alliance set deadline for wireless innovation competition
By Eric Wicklund | 07:44 am | December 06, 2011
The competition seeks innovative wireless ideas to solve pressing global concerns in such areas as healthcare and the environment.
Medicaid patients reduce hospitalizations with WellDoc
By Brian Dolan | 07:44 am | December 06, 2011
Sebelius, Topol kick off mHealth Summit with a nod to the smartphone
By Eric Wicklund | 07:26 am | December 06, 2011
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and West Wireless Health Institute Vice Chairman Eric Topol took to the stage for opening keynotes Monday at the mHealth Summit, and each said the future of healthcare remains tied to mobile technology.
HIMSS survey identifies widespread use of mobile technology, but some gaps in governance
By Eric Wicklund | 07:03 pm | December 05, 2011
HIMSS' 1st Annual Mobile Technology Survey indicates everyone is using mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, but management is lagging behind in developing policies for device management.
Childhood obesity study uses wearable sensors
By Chris Gullo | 12:59 pm | December 05, 2011
Dr Topol: Haven't used a stethoscope in 2 years
By Chris Gullo | 08:46 am | December 05, 2011
Sebelius: Let's keep mobile health safe, secure, American
By Brian Dolan | 07:59 am | December 05, 2011
'Top 11 Innovators of 2011' unveiled at mHealth Summit
By Eric Wicklund | 07:10 am | December 05, 2011
The three-day conference kicks off with a reception honoring the 11 winners of a global search for the top minds in mobile health.
Qualcomm makes big news at mHealth Summit
By Eric Wicklund | 07:01 am | December 05, 2011
The San Diego-based telecommunications giant unveils a new company focused on mobile health, as well as a new wireless platform designed to link home-based medical devices.
CareFusion releases wireless EEG amplifier
By Chris Gullo | 12:52 pm | December 02, 2011