Showing posts with label mHealth Summit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mHealth Summit. Show all posts

Sunday, October 13, 2013

NIH mHealth Training Institute

The NIH will host a NIH mHealth Training Institute as a satellite meeting for the mHealth Summit. The mHealth Institute is designed to provide behavioral and social scientists tools to successfully add mobile health technologies to their research in a collaborative team environment with mentorship from leaders in the fields of engineering, medicine and the behavioral and social sciences.

The two-day Institute provides participants with an overview of the central multidisciplinary aspects of mobile and wireless research. The training will follow a project form conception through dissemination led by a panel of experts. Participants will be involved in didactic sessions targeting major cross-cutting research issues and interdisciplinary team exercises developing mHealth research projects.

Learn more here.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Texting & health care delivery around the world #mHS12

Today is the 3rd day of the mHealth Summit and today we will hear some sessions around global health. The morning started with Nafis Sadik from the United Nations Foundation speaking about the use of mobile technology in developing countries. In general, more women than men use mobile technology and this presents a huge opportunity to improve care in women's health. Women's health care is significantly lacking in many developing countries. Hence, there are huge problems related to pregnancy, maternal mortality, HIV/AIDS, and abuse. There are also issues surrounding gender equality, family responsibilities, caring for children, and other social matters.  The eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) include child and maternal health, HIV, gender equality, and poverty/hunger.

Ariel Pablos-Méndez from USAID spoke about the health disparities around the world that are being addressed using mobile technology. Neonatal complications account for 40-50% of deaths in children in many Asian countries. He gave the following points:
  • mHealth can empower patients and providers with valuable health information. 
  • mHealth can also help health care providers apply the latest evidence-based clinical practices that will lead to optimal health outcomes. 
  • mobile money could replace cash and improve the speed/efficiency of health payments. mobile money could also reduce some of the corruption that exists in many countries. 
Here at the mHealth Summit, I'm hearing about a variety of texting programs that are designed to improve patient education, diagnostic services, and disease management.

Some notable tweets today include:

mHealth Alliance ‏@mHealthAlliance
We must address the issues surrounding gender inequality, using the power of #mHealth - Nafis Sadik @unfoundation #MHS12

Sharon K. D'Agostino ‏@SharonDAgostino
Ariel Pablos-Mendez of @USAID highlights accomplishments of @mamaglobal. MAMA delivers critical health info to new & expecting moms #mhs12

epilkington ‏@epilkington
Nafis Sadik @unfoundation: We must address the issues surrounding gender inequality, using the power of #mHealth #mhs12

Michael A. Gaspar ‏@MichaelGaspar
Sadik: The use of #mobile can be a catalyst for progress in #globalhealth & gender equality consciousness. #mhs12

The Doctor Weighs In ‏@Docweighsin
MHealth must address gender-based violence - Nafis Sadik @futureswithoutviolence @unfoundation #mhs12 #domesticviolence

mHealth Alliance ‏@mHealthAlliance
#mHealth can empower individuals to improve their own health as well as the health of their families - Ariel Pablos-Méndez @USAID #MHS12


2012 mHealth Summit Coverage

The 2012 mHealth Summit coverage on MedicalSmartphones.com 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. Follow HP Healthcare on Twitter @HPHealthcare

Tuesday, December 04, 2012

text4baby showcased at the #mHS12

Earlier today, Kim Kadlec from Johnson & Johnson spoke about some innovative ways that pharmaceutical companies are using mobile technology to engage patients. One of the initiatives that she described was the text4baby program.  Johnson & Johnson is the founding sponsor for text4baby, a mobile health initiative designed to improve clinical outcomes among pregnant women. text4baby launched nationally on February 4, 2010.

The program has four goals:
1.    Demonstrate the potential of mobile health technology to address a critical national health priority: maternal and child health.
2.    Demonstrate the potential of mobile health technology to reach underserved populations with critical health information.
3.    Develop a base of evidence on the efficacy of mobile health interventions.
4.    Catalyze new models for public-private partnerships in the area of mobile health.

Text4baby is made possible through a broad, public-private partnership of over 800 local, state, and national partners. Founding partners include the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition, Voxiva, CTIA - The Wireless Foundation, Grey HealthCare Group (a WPP company), and Johnson & Johnson, the Founding Sponsor.

Kim Kadlec also showed us a video demonstrating the BAND-AID® Magic Vision Starring Disney's® the Muppets app.  Put on one of these Band-Aids on your kids and see Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo come alive in stunning augmented reality (AR). Here's a little video showing you how it works:




2012 mHealth Summit Coverage

The 2012 mHealth Summit coverage on MedicalSmartphones.com 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. Follow HP Healthcare on Twitter @HPHealthcare

Monday, December 03, 2012

Notable tweets from Day #1 of the mHealth Summit #mHS12

I attend a number of conferences each year, but none receive the type of Twitter activity like conferences organized by HIMSS. This year at the 4th Annual mHealth Summit, the Twitter feeds are flowing with tweets about mobile health (mHealth), telemedicine, medical apps, global health, patient empowerment, digital medicine, and more.

The official Twitter hashtag is #mHS12

When you look at the #mHS12 Twitter stream, it's sometimes a bit difficult to know who's actually here (vs. following and tweeting remotely).

Here are some notable tweets from the latter part of Day #1 of the mHealth Summit (here's my post on the first part of Day #1):

Brian Ahier ‏@ahier
Gr8 Q&A w/ @Aetna's @mtbert & @mhimss on relationship between #mHealth & payers http://www.mhimss.org/news/qa-aetnas-marc-bertolini-discusses-link-between-mhealth-and-payer-community … #mhs12


Dr. Alain B Labrique ‏@alabriqu
@mhealthsummit #mhs12 This summit is really about HEALTH and mInnovation. Resolving HEALTH problems and constraints using mobile tech.


Cari McLean ‏@carimclean
Execs Unplugged: @damaniMD To improve costs, we need to look at the problem: Chronic Disease. Then we can reduce costs via #mHealth. #mhs12

RWJF Pioneer ‏@pioneerrwjf
@jeffdsachs seeing mHealth breakthroughs in developing world happening faster than in US. Much to learn from their progress. #mhs12

Day #1 morning keynotes were delivered by Mark Bertolini from Aetna and and Harry Totonis from Surescripts. Tweets erupted about the importance of convenience in health care, the use of mobile apps to empower patients, the rapid adoption of electronic health records and e-prescribing, and more. You'll be able to view their presentations here (videos coming soon).

2012 mHealth Summit Coverage

The 2012 mHealth Summit coverage on MedicalSmartphones.com 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. Follow HP Healthcare on Twitter @HPHealthcare

Thoughts from the morning: 2012 mHealth Summit Day 1 #mHS12

Today is day #1 of the 2012 mHealth Summit near Washington D.C. This is the first year where the meeting is being organized by HIMSS (since HIMSS acquired the mHealth Summit earlier this year).  Also, there is a stronger focus on Global Health this year along with a special Twitter hashtag #ghtrack just for the Global Health track. To follow all the tweets from the mHealth Summit, follow the Twitter hashtag #mHS12

Several exciting press releases have already been released today:
Notable tweets from the morning include:

Merrick Schaefer ‏@unimps
There is one doctor per 250,000 people in developing countries but 80% have access to mobiles. @PattyMechael #MHS12 #mHealth

epilkington ‏@epilkington
Today, there is greater access to mobile technology than there is clean water. Scary, but true. #MHS12 #mHealth

Alison M. Pilsner ‏@alisonpilsner
Mark Bertolini of @Aetna kicks off the @mhealthsummit & discusses the importance of being an informed #advocate & care giver. #MHS12

Benjamin Harris ‏@bharris_HITN
Mark Bertolini: 71% of people want to order prescriptions online. A lot of room for #mHealth to grow. #MHS12

You can view key videos from the conference here

I plan to publish a few posts each day on a variety of topics as I interact with attendees, presenters and exhibitors. You can find me on Twitter @DrJosephKim and I look forward to seeing you here at the #mHS12! 


2012 mHealth Summit Coverage

The 2012 mHealth Summit coverage on MedicalSmartphones.com 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. Follow HP Healthcare on Twitter @HPHealthcare.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Global Health Track at 2012 mHealth Summit #mHS12

Inaugural Global Health Track at 2012 mHealth Summit Attracts Health Leaders from 50 Countries

Experts in policy, research, advocacy and technology to discuss how mobile technologies are transforming healthcare delivery worldwide

Arlington, VA. – November 27, 2012 – The mHealth Summit announced today that 4,000 representatives from 50 countries are expected to attend the fourth annual event which, for the first time, will include a dedicated global health component focused on major developments for improving health systems in low- and middle-income countries through the best use of mobile technologies.

In addition to Dr. Nafis Sadik, Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General, who is opening Day 3 of the summit, keynotes will be delivered by Dr. Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health; Mark T. Bertolini, Chairman and CEO of Aetna; Gary Shapiro, CEO and President of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), Ariel Pablos-Méndez, Assistant Administrator for Global Health at USAID as well as Jeff Sachs, Director, Earth Institute at Columbia University. The summit will also feature senior representatives from the Harvard School of Public Health, Johnson & Johnson, UNICEF and who will focus on ways mobile technologies can positively affect the health of millions worldwide, especially women, children and the underserved.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

mHIMSS Roadmap debuts at mHealth Summit #mHS12

The mHIMSS Roadmap is a one-stop solution for hospitals and health systems looking for the present and future state of mHealth. This new tool gives you the latest information from industry subject matter experts in 6 topic areas: New Care Models; Technology; ROI & Payment; Policy; Privacy & Security; Standards & Interoperability.

For more information, visit the mHIMSS team at the mHealth Summit - booth 411 or visit the website December 3 at www.mhimss.org/roadmap and register for HIMSS membership.

The mHealth Summit is Dec 3-5 and you can follow tweets from the conference by following #mHS12

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Join me at SearchHealthIT's Tweet 'n Meet at #mhs12

Are you attending the 2012 mHealth Summit next month? I hope you'll join me at the SearchHealthIT tweetup on Tues 12/4 at 5 pm:

After a long day of thought provoking educational sessions and #mhs12 Buzz Word Bingo, take off your suit jackets and kick back with some of your favorite Twitterati at SearchHealthIT.com and the Health IT Exchange community's Tweet 'n Meet on Tuesday, Dec. 4!

Where: National Pastime Sports Bar and Grill, Gaylord National
When: Tuesday, 12/4 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
What: Treat your mind, belly and 140 characters to a great time with some great folks! *Drink bracelets will be available for the first 25 attendees onsite!*
Why: Cause it’s fun!

How: PRE-REG: http://mhealthtweetnmeet.eventbrite.com/#

***Come, and come early! Drink bracelets will be available for the first 25 attendees onsite!***
Be sure to follow @SearchHealthIT and @HITExchange on Twitter!

Saturday, November 03, 2012

Don't miss the Mobile Venture Fair at the #mHealth Summit #mhs12 #mHIMSS

Interested in learning about the different mobile health startup companies? Don't miss the Mobile Venture Fair at the 2012 mHealth Summit next month. It's scheduled for Dec 5 and is an "add on event" at the conference.

Also, don't miss the StartUp Health Roundtable: The State of Innovation in Mobile Health. It's scheduled for Dec 3.

Really looking forward to the mHealth Summit in DC! I hope you'll join me for the SearchHealthIT breakfast on Dec 5 titled, "Creating a Digital Policy for the New Mobile Health Ecosystem."

Follow #mhs12 on Twitter for the latest updates from the mHealth Summit next month!

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

EngAGE PAVILION by AARP and Aging 2.0 at the mHealth Summit

Don't miss the EngAGE PAVILION by AARP and Aging 2.0 at the mHealth Summit

The EngAGE Pavilion brought to you by AARP and Aging2.0 will showcase engaging and innovative wellness and lifestyle companies serving the 50+ market - the biggest, wealthiest and fastest growing group of people in the US, and globally. The pavilion will highlight how sensors, smartphones and wireless technology are supporting connected independence and meaningful lifelong engagement. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with these forward-looking innovators and see live demos of their products which are redefining the aging experience.

PAVILION THEMES
Connected Independence (In the home)Keeping people independent for longer and at home
Rethinking the EverydayReframing everyday objects, and infusing practicality with fun fashion
Engaging the FamilyTools to make it easier for the family to communicate, in particular inter-generationally
De-Stressing the CaregiverTools to make it easier for families or professionals to manage and coordinate care
From Sick-Care to ‘Health’-Care, and WellnessCustomer-centric proactive solutions that lower costs and improve quality of life, focusing on individuals as people, not just patients

Learn more about the EngAGE PAVILION by AARP and Aging 2.0 at the mHealth Summit

Friday, August 31, 2012

Last day for Early Bird Rates: mHealth Summit

Today is the last day to get early bird registration rates for the mHealth Summit. Register Today to Save Up To $100! I'll be speaking on a panel on Wed morning about digital policy. Our session is titled, "Creating a Digital Policy for the New Mobile Health Ecosystem."

I hope to see you this December 3-5 for a great conference!

Learn more about the mHealth Summit here:  http://www.mhealthsummit.org

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Registration Now Open for the 2012 mHealth Summit

The 2012 mHealth Summit will deliver keynotes from industry luminaries; nearly 100 sessions including new Healthcare Delivery, mHealth in Hospitals and Global Health tracks; new sponsors, partners and strategic affiliates; expanded exhibit hall showcasing over 400 exhibitors and 4 themed pavilion and the mHIMSS Hospital Mobile Survey results.

Join more than 4,500 leaders from 50 countries and 250 domestic and international media to advance collaboration in the use of wireless technology to improve health outcomes and healthcare delivery in the United States and abroad.

You can register for the 2012 mHealth Summit in D.C. here.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

2012 mHealth Summit – Call for Presentations Now Open!

2012 mHealth Summit – Call for Presentations Now Open!

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 29th

Where Technology, Business, Research and Policy Connect

The largest event of its kind, the 4th annual mHealth Summit will bring together leaders in government, industry, providers, academia, the private sector and not-for-profit organizations from across the mobile health ecosystem to advance collaboration in the use of wireless technology to improve health outcomes in the United States and abroad.

TOPIC AREAS

HEALTH & HEALTHCARE DELIVERY: Use of mHealth technologies to improve health and healthcare delivery at all income levels globally.

TECHNOLOGY: Examination of technologies being deployed today and exploration of new technologies under development.

BUSINESS: Highlights of business and finance models impacting mHealth along with practical lessons learned necessary to scale mHealth globally.

POLICY: Insights on the legal, health & regulatory policy of mHealth necessary to accelerate this promising engine of health care innovation.

RESEARCH: Ground-breaking health research using mobile technologies to improve clinical medicine and public health outcomes.

The Call for Presentations includes everything you need to know to submit your proposal for the event. For more information on the summit, please visit www.mhealthsummit.org

Friday, February 24, 2012

Mark your calendars for the 2012 mHealth Summit on Dec 3-5

Here at the HIMSS Conference, there is a growing interest in mobile health and we're seeing some exciting things happening in this space. We heard that HIMSS acquired the mHealth Summit and I'm sure we'll see some significant growth in this conference that is held every December. I hope to see you in Washington DC for the 2012 mHealth Summit on Dec 3-5. Mark your calendars and get ready for an exciting conference filled with updates around the use of mobile technology in health care.


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.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

HIMSS Acquires and Announces the 2012 mHealth Summit

HIMSS has acquired the mHealth Summit. Announcement is below. Hope to see you in December in D.C.

CHICAGO (February 16, 2012) – The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) announced today that the 2012 mHealth Summit will take place Dec. 3 -5 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington D.C. The theme for the fourth annual summit is “Connecting the Mobile Health Ecosystem.” The mHealth Summit, a well-respected international conference, exhibition and networking event, is the largest gathering focused solely on the intersection of health and mobile information technology.