Health Innovation

Day 7: We are Swimming with the Tweeters

On the 7th Day of our 12 Days of Christmas Posts we turn to Twitter. What would our year have looked like without Twitter? Our version of an alternate ending to It’s a Wonderful Life? Thankfully, our health information technology universe is just as it is, in part due to this list of great Tweeters.

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CDS, PDS and FDA

By William Hyman – The 21st Century Cures Act addressed what kinds of medical software are medical devices (and therefore subject to regulation by the FDA), and what kinds are not medical devices (and therefore not regulated by the FDA, but subject to CPSC and FTC).



EMS Technologies That Save Lives

By Kayla Matthews – More so than any other industry, timeliness is of enormous importance to first responders. Emerging EMS technology continues to aid the jobs of first responders, helping save lives thanks to increased connectivity and efficiency, providing vital information to first responders while improving the safety of their operations.



Day 3: The Ghosts of HIE Past, Present, and Future

Day 3: The era of health data exchange is going through transformation that is similar to Charles Dickens’ holiday classic “A Christmas Carol.” We have been faced with three ghosts of Christmas health data exchange that can show us the past, present, and future … and we should listen closely as Ebenezer Scrooge did in this timeless tale.


Day 2: Two Trendy Techy Doves

On day two of our 12 Days of Christmas Posts we looked for great gadgets and gear every nurse or doctor should have. Whether you need something for a friend or family member in the profession or you want something that will make your employees’ jobs easier, we have researched and found some excellent options.