Tag: health information

Health Tap New Resource for Health Information

I came a across a new resource called HealthTap. Essentially you can submit questions to a physician via mobile and receive vetted, peer-reviewed health information back.All doctors on HealthTap are licensed to practice medicine in the U.S. and are in good standing.They include doctors from leading U.S. medical institutions (like...

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Technology Does Not Necessarily Improve NH Care According to Residents

A new study suggests that comprehensive health information technology (HIT) does not lead to any measurable positive or negative effects on the health outcomes of elderly nursing home residents.ξ The study evaluated the impact of implementing a comprehensive HIT system on resident clinical, functional, and quality of care outcome indicators...

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