Mobile Devices Roundtable: Safeguarding Health Information
Real World Usages and Real World Privacy & Security Practices
Friday, March 16, 2012, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT
Location
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Great Hall
200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC
Or via webcast: http://www.healthit.gov/mobiledevicesroundtable
The Roundtable will include three panels comprised of federal agency representatives, practicing providers, and representatives of research, provider and industry organizations. The event will be an interactive discussion with moderators encouraging interaction between the panelists and the audience. Questions will be accepted in person, through email, and via Twitter.
The Roundtable event is free and open to the public, through in-person or webcast participation, but you need to register online.
Registration for in-person attendance is limited. Upon entering the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, attendees are required to provide valid form of government-issued identification with a photo (e.g., current driver’s license or passport) to attend the event.
Visit www.healthit.gov/mobiledevicesroundtable for additional information.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tablet computers everywhere here at #HIMSS12
If you are shopping for a new Tablet PC, the HIMSS conference is a great place to see demos on the exhibit floor. I walked around and played with a variety of Tablet PCs running Windows 7. You will find slate tablet computers made by HP, Dell, Motion, Fujitsu, Asus, Lenovo, Samsung, and other manufacturers.
Mobile devices like the iPad and Android tablets are very popular among physicians. However, they are not able to handle the majority of enterprise level solutions. So, Tablet PCs running Windows will make a comeback in the health care field. Right now, these slate tablets come in two major categories:
1. Slow processor (Intel Atom), long battery life.
2. Fast processor (Intel i5, i7), but shorter battery life.
I personally prefer the smaller tablets because I can pop it right into my pocket. I also hope to see manufacturers release tablets that dock directly into a keyboard. We should be seeing some of those later this year, but I am going to wait for Windows 8 before I purchase anything new.
HIMSS12 coverage is sponsored by HP. HP’s extensive portfolio of products, solutions, services and relationships can help your healthcare organization achieve quality business practices and provide quality patient care.
Mobile devices like the iPad and Android tablets are very popular among physicians. However, they are not able to handle the majority of enterprise level solutions. So, Tablet PCs running Windows will make a comeback in the health care field. Right now, these slate tablets come in two major categories:
1. Slow processor (Intel Atom), long battery life.
2. Fast processor (Intel i5, i7), but shorter battery life.
I personally prefer the smaller tablets because I can pop it right into my pocket. I also hope to see manufacturers release tablets that dock directly into a keyboard. We should be seeing some of those later this year, but I am going to wait for Windows 8 before I purchase anything new.
HIMSS12 coverage is sponsored by HP. HP’s extensive portfolio of products, solutions, services and relationships can help your healthcare organization achieve quality business practices and provide quality patient care.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Slate tablet PCs running Windows 7
Here at the HIMSS 2012 conference, you'll find a wide variety of tablet PCs running Windows 7. One of the best places to see all of the different devices is in the Microsoft booth. Of course, you could also wander around to the HP, Samsung, and Fujitsu booths.
Some of the notable tablet PCs running Windows 7 include:
These are some of the mobile devices you'll find on the HIMSS exhibit floor. I am waiting to see what will happen when Microsoft reveals Windows 8 this fall. We should see a surge of new tablet PCs putting some competition on other slate tablets like the iPad and Android slates.
HIMSS12 coverage is sponsored by HP. HP’s extensive portfolio of products, solutions, services and relationships can help your healthcare organization achieve quality business practices and provide quality patient care.
Some of the notable tablet PCs running Windows 7 include:
- HP Slate 2: a smaller, 7" slate tablet PC with excellent battery life
- Fujitsu LifeBook Q550: a 10.1" slate tablet PC with a removable battery
- Asus Eee Slate EP121: a 12.1" slate running an Intel Core i5 processor
- Samsung Series 7: an 11.6" slate running an Intel Core i5 processor
These are some of the mobile devices you'll find on the HIMSS exhibit floor. I am waiting to see what will happen when Microsoft reveals Windows 8 this fall. We should see a surge of new tablet PCs putting some competition on other slate tablets like the iPad and Android slates.
HIMSS12 coverage is sponsored by HP. HP’s extensive portfolio of products, solutions, services and relationships can help your healthcare organization achieve quality business practices and provide quality patient care.
Friday, February 17, 2012
HCA Announces Collaboration with AirStrip Technologies
Agreement includes financial investment in AirStrip and expanded use of its mobile patient monitoring software
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA (NYSE:HCA) today announced a collaboration with AirStrip Technologies, Inc. that includes expanded use of AirStrip’s mobile patient monitoring software and a financial investment in the company.
“AirStrip is a leading innovator that we have worked with for several years”
HCA’s Health Insight Capital subsidiary invested in AirStrip alongside the expansion of HCA and AirStrip’s commercial collaboration. Health Insight Capital makes equity investments in early stage companies that are selected to provide innovative solutions for use in HCA’s operations.
“AirStrip is a leading innovator that we have worked with for several years,” said R. Milton Johnson, HCA’s President and Chief Financial Officer. “Our collaboration with AirStrip promotes quality patient care by offering physicians the latest technology to access real-time patient data on mobile devices, while our investment facilitates the expansion of AirStrip’s platform and capability. We are pleased that Health Insight Capital’s investment activities continue to support demonstrated innovators in the healthcare sector.”
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA (NYSE:HCA) today announced a collaboration with AirStrip Technologies, Inc. that includes expanded use of AirStrip’s mobile patient monitoring software and a financial investment in the company.
“AirStrip is a leading innovator that we have worked with for several years”
HCA’s Health Insight Capital subsidiary invested in AirStrip alongside the expansion of HCA and AirStrip’s commercial collaboration. Health Insight Capital makes equity investments in early stage companies that are selected to provide innovative solutions for use in HCA’s operations.
“AirStrip is a leading innovator that we have worked with for several years,” said R. Milton Johnson, HCA’s President and Chief Financial Officer. “Our collaboration with AirStrip promotes quality patient care by offering physicians the latest technology to access real-time patient data on mobile devices, while our investment facilitates the expansion of AirStrip’s platform and capability. We are pleased that Health Insight Capital’s investment activities continue to support demonstrated innovators in the healthcare sector.”
Thursday, February 16, 2012
ThinkPad Tablet: Turn off Wi-Fi when display is off to save battery life
I've been using the Lenovo ThinkPad tablet for a few months now. This device is an Android slate tablet that is similar to the iPad but includes several distinct features such as the following:
1. Optional active digitizer stylus pen for more accurate writing and drawing (similar to the type of pen that you'll find on Windows-based Tablet PCs)
2. Handwriting recognition software that will convert your scribbles into formatted text (remember the old Apple Newton MessagePad?)
3. Full-size USB port (so you can read those files from your USB flash drive)
4. Full-size SD card slot (full size SD, not just limited to microSD)
5. A mini HDMI port
This device is a nice tablet, but it's certainly bulkier and heavier than many other tablets on the market. Despite the larger size, the battery life just doesn't impress me on the ThinkPad Tablet. One of the main reasons why the battery life is limited is because the Wi-Fi remains on even when the display is turned off. There is an option that allows you to turn off the Wi-Fi when the display is off. Here are the instructions (from Page 38 of the User Manual):
Configuring the wireless network disconnect policy
To get longer battery life, manage your wireless connections more reasonably by configuring the wireless network disconnect policy.
1. Optional active digitizer stylus pen for more accurate writing and drawing (similar to the type of pen that you'll find on Windows-based Tablet PCs)
2. Handwriting recognition software that will convert your scribbles into formatted text (remember the old Apple Newton MessagePad?)
3. Full-size USB port (so you can read those files from your USB flash drive)
4. Full-size SD card slot (full size SD, not just limited to microSD)
5. A mini HDMI port
This device is a nice tablet, but it's certainly bulkier and heavier than many other tablets on the market. Despite the larger size, the battery life just doesn't impress me on the ThinkPad Tablet. One of the main reasons why the battery life is limited is because the Wi-Fi remains on even when the display is turned off. There is an option that allows you to turn off the Wi-Fi when the display is off. Here are the instructions (from Page 38 of the User Manual):
Configuring the wireless network disconnect policy
To get longer battery life, manage your wireless connections more reasonably by configuring the wireless network disconnect policy.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Win an HP Slate 2 tablet PC at #HIMSS12
Are you attending the 2012 HIMSS conference? Meet me at the "HIMSS 2012 Tweetup with HP" on Tuesday afternoon at 3 pm for a chance to win an HP Slate 2 tablet PC running Windows 7! All tweetup attendees will receive a Starbucks gift card and will be entered to win a HP Slate 2. More details can be found here. (Make sure to sign up with your Twitter account)
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) for ThinkPad Tablet in Q2
It sounds like Lenovo will be releasing an upgrade to the Android OS for its ThinkPad Tablet. The release will be coming out in the second quarter of 2012. I'd really like to see an enhancement to the pen-based Notes Mobile app on the ThinkPad Tablet. I really like using the pen to scribble notes during a meeting. It seems much less intrusive than typing on the screen. However, the Notes Mobile app on the ThinkPad Tablet is still very basic and primitive, especially when you compare it to applications like Microsoft Office OneNote for Windows.
I'm still waiting to see if Evernote will be updating its Android app to support pen-based tablets like the Lenovo ThinkPad, the HTC Jetstream, and the Motorola DROID Xyboard 10.1. My prediction is that pen-based input will eventually become a standard input method on all tablets. Apple will eventually release an iPad that will work with an active digitizer stylus pen.
For now, I'm going to continue testing an app called Quill. This $1 app was developed on a ThinkPad Tablet and seems to be much better than the built-in Notes Mobile app. You can export your notes on Quill to Evernote, so this may be the best workaround option for now.
I'm still waiting to see if Evernote will be updating its Android app to support pen-based tablets like the Lenovo ThinkPad, the HTC Jetstream, and the Motorola DROID Xyboard 10.1. My prediction is that pen-based input will eventually become a standard input method on all tablets. Apple will eventually release an iPad that will work with an active digitizer stylus pen.
For now, I'm going to continue testing an app called Quill. This $1 app was developed on a ThinkPad Tablet and seems to be much better than the built-in Notes Mobile app. You can export your notes on Quill to Evernote, so this may be the best workaround option for now.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201
If you're looking for a really slim and powerful Android slate tablet, the Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 looks to be a nice option. I believe this is the first Android tablet running a quad-core processor.The Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 also comes with an optional TF201 Mobile Dock that is a keyboard + extra battery that gives you a total of 18 hours of battery life.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Apple iPads helping kids with autism
We've seen a number of different stories supporting the use of Apple iPads for kids with autism. This recent story from the UK shows a little girl with autism using an iPad to express herself using a popular digital tool.Richard Mills, head of research at Research Autism and the National Autistic Society, says the technology is an opportunity to take "a huge step forward in our understanding of autism".
You can view a list of apps here.
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