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A program that uses smartphones to transmit ECGs from the ambulance to the cath lab at the University Hospital in Newark, N.J., is showing improvement in patient outcomes.The program, called STAT-MI, is made possible through a $100,000 grant made by the Verizon Foundation to the Foundation of University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ),

Optimism is prevalent in the healthcare IT sector, where 77 percent of venture capitalists expect investment to increase, according to results of the 2011 Venture View predictions survey, conducted by the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and Dow Jones VentureSource.

Six technologies have been named by analysts as having the potential to improve workflow and communication for nurse, while boosting patient care. The six technologies were highlighted in the article, "Beyond E-Health Records: Technologies That Enhance Care Delivery," written by Fran Turisco, research principal, and Jared Rhoads, senior research analyst, for Emerging Practices in CSC's Healthcare Group.

Behavior Imaging Solutions - a technology firm focused on more effectively assessing, treating and training professionals working with autism, brain disorders and PTSD - announced Thursday the results of its recent telehealth-based operational assessment, conducted on behalf of the U.S. Air Force Medical Service.

Two recent data breaches involving personal health information on portable storage devices highlight the need for healthcare organizations to make the New Year's resolution to tighten up security.

InfoLogix, Inc., a provider of enterprise mobility and wireless asset tracking solutions for the healthcare industry, announced Thursday that it will be acquired by Stanley Black & Decker for approximately $61.2 million.