Mobile Point of Care (MPoC)

Healthcare IT workers are among the heaviest users of smart phones and other mobile technology, but addressing the security needs of such devices remains a critical concern, according to a survey released today by Forrester Consulting.

Wireless medicine may be the most important healthcare trend over the next 20 years.

Transmedia, known to those in healthcare for its Glide hosted operating system, is planning  to unveil several new mobile applications this spring. The company's software shares medical records and patient data between external applications.

Milford, Iowa-based Thinix has rolled out Thinix Touch for MCA Devices, an advanced touchscreen user interface that promises enhanced usability to promote efficient workflow.

Qualcomm’s Wireless Health Program aims to cut down on the time taken by doctors to patient data, which should free them to focus on treating patients.

WebMD Health Corp. is set to launch of WebMD Health Exchange, a health social networking platform. The new platform will allow consumers to connect with health experts and other WebMD members to exchange  experiences, discuss personal challenges, and receive direct answers and support, according to WebMD.

Machine-to-machine wireless communications developer RF Monolithics (RFM) has secured a multi-year agreement with a major medical equipment manufacturer for its ultra-low power short-range radio, the Virtual Wire transceiver.

Researchers at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science and UC Irvine plan to monitor the day-to-day health of low-birth-weight babies and their parents as part of a project designed to combat chronic illnesses associated with low-weight births.

Thomson Reuters has launched its new Pharmacy Intervention solution for hospitals. Part of the Clinical Xpert suite, the software combines real-time clinical surveillance, mobile access to patient data, and Micromedex reference information. It is designed to help hospital pharmacists identify, perform, and document interventions at the point of care, prevent adverse drug events, and reduce medication costs.