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Take The New York Times with you on your Android or other mobile device, free of charge.
For more information, visit: http://www.nytimes.com/services/mobile/apps/

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NYTimes: A Badge That Tells Consumers, 'Trust This App'

2010-09-28T11:51:00.001-07:00

From The New York Times:

A Badge That Tells Consumers, 'Trust This App'

TRUSTe, which gives a privacy stamp of approval to Web sites, now offers a similar service for mobile sites and apps.

http://nyti.ms/cgmGcO

Take The New York Times with you on your Android or other mobile device, free of charge.
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Anybots will rule the hospital with access to collaboration with physician experts

2010-09-18T17:43:00.001-07:00

Www.anybot.com

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You know that¹s right

2010-09-15T05:58:00.001-07:00

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Rad idea

2010-09-15T05:54:00.001-07:00

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/09/xylophone-bridge-seoul-music-making-bike-path.php

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Talk at Seak conference

2010-09-11T13:38:00.001-07:00

http://prezi.com/xyvclg8lo8it/seak-conference/

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Facebook voting for best exercises. Have fun

2010-09-02T13:08:00.001-07:00

http://bit.ly/b8N8yl

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each neuron unique

2010-09-02T05:48:00.001-07:00

http://www.futurity.org/top-stories/neuron-diversitys-no-bug-of-biology/

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Ping for iTunes

2010-09-02T05:44:00.001-07:00

http://www.apple.com/itunes/ping/

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Skype for gmail

2010-08-25T14:28:00.001-07:00

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Widgets going mainstream

2010-08-24T17:11:00.001-07:00

http://www.healthcare.gov/stay_connected.html

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with medrise today

2010-08-22T13:18:00.001-07:00

orthopedicsurgery.com

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JBJS getting sweet

2010-08-19T09:16:00.001-07:00

http://www.ejbjs.org/current.dtl#EVIDENCE_BASED_ORTHOPAEDICS

http://twitter.com/jbjs

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Imagine a world without oil.

2010-08-13T06:51:00.001-07:00

Consider first what you would replace it with and then how much of that you would need.

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Great innovations on Android platform keep coming straight from google

2010-08-13T06:34:00.001-07:00

http://www.businessinsider.com/google-adds-new-voice-action-to-android-phones-now-you-can-send-texts-by-talking-2010-8?utm_source=Triggermail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SAI_Select_081310

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Social media going mainstream to doctors

2010-08-12T06:54:00.001-07:00

http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/08/09/bil20809.htm

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Novartis regulatory snag with facebook

2010-08-12T06:44:00.001-07:00

http://blog.pharmexec.com/2010/08/05/novartis-hits-regulatory-snag-with-facebook-widget/

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MRSA dropping with handwashing

2010-08-11T13:06:00.001-07:00

http://www.healthkey.com/sns-health-mrsa-declining,0,2369679.story

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Hydrogel under skin lights up in response to blood sugar

2010-08-11T05:26:00.001-07:00

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Dirty cell phones

2010-08-09T14:04:00.001-07:00

http://mobihealthnews.com/8590/mobiles-dirtier-than-toilets-more-mhealth-news/

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Infected cell phones

2010-08-09T14:03:00.001-07:00

http://mobihealthnews.com/8590/mobiles-dirtier-than-toilets-more-mhealth-news/

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Apple gadget patents

2010-08-09T09:02:00.001-07:00

http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-patents-smart-bike-technology-2010-8#apple-is-working-on-a-virtual-closet-so-you-can-keep-track-of-what-youve-worn-and-what-looks-good-1

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Healthcare.gov

2010-07-18T15:51:00.001-07:00

http://www.healthcare.gov/

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GE Ecomagination

2010-07-16T09:44:00.001-07:00

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ge-challenge/id380664613?mt=8

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Apple Files Patent for iPhone Embedded Heart Monitor

2010-05-07T19:47:00.001-07:00

Apple has filed a patent for a seamlessly embedded heart monitor in what looks like an iPhone or iPod touch. The main purpose of the integration appears to be for authorization purposes. Using specific algorithms an EKG tracing can be used to identify individuals. The patent also states that the embedded monitor can be used to predict a user's mood, a feature of which we're a bit skeptical.

From the patent:

This is directed to an electronic device having an integrated sensor for detecting a user's cardiac activity and cardiac electrical signals. The electronic device can include a heart sensor having several leads for detecting a user's cardiac signals. The leads can be coupled to interior surfaces of the electronic device housing to hide the sensor from view, such that electrical signals generated by the user can be transmitted from the user's skin through the electronic device housing to the leads. In some embodiments, the leads can be coupled to pads placed on the exterior of the housing. The pads and housing can be finished to ensure that the pads are not visibly or haptically distinguishable on the device, thus improving the aesthetic qualities of the device. Using the detected signals, the electronic device can identify or authenticate the user and perform an operation based on the identity of the user. In some embodiments, the electronic device can determine the user's mood from the cardiac signals and provide data related to the user's mood.

Mood ring features aside, having a heart rate monitor could be an interesting addition to Apple's devices. Exercise enthusiasts can use it to effortlessly monitor their heart rate. Biofeedback apps would most likely proliferate like wildfire. Apps could possibly become available that could diagnose more straightforward arrhythmia's like atrial fibrillation, heart block, premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), and ventricular tachycardia. The legal liabilities for applications like these would be an interesting discussion.

At this rate, Apple may not be too far off from developing the iTricorder.

Link to the patent...

(Hat tip: Engadget)

http://www.medgadget.com/archives/2010/05/apple_files_patent_for_iphone_heart_monitor.html
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Look for alternatives to "sales rep" model

2010-05-07T08:25:00.001-07:00

http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2010/05/06/more-doctors-giving-pharma-sales-reps-...

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Good blog, great stuff

2010-05-04T19:42:00.001-07:00

http://blog.insideview.com/2010/05/04/marc-benioff-vs-zack-morris/

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Infographic of oops.

2010-05-04T13:24:00.001-07:00

http://www.fastcompany.com/1636129/infographic-of-the-day-the-gulf-of-mexico-oil-spill

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Sarah Palin's "drill baby drill" doesn¹t seem so bright anymore.

2010-05-04T12:51:00.001-07:00

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/05/100504-science-environment-gulf-oil-spill-loop-current-florida/

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Great article on the tipping point of healthcare and being a doctor in coming years.

2010-05-04T08:30:00.001-07:00

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/30/AR2010043002007.html?hpid=sec-health

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Google apps for public schools

2010-05-01T17:50:00.001-07:00

http://mashable.com/2010/04/28/schools-google-apps/

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Great NYT article on data driven life

2010-05-01T17:39:00.001-07:00

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/02/magazine/02self-measurement-t.html?pagewanted=all

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Cost conscious healthcare initiative

2010-04-26T09:38:00.001-07:00

http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/american-college-physicians-announces-cost-conscious-care-initiative

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Print from the cloud

2010-04-25T19:27:00.003-07:00

http://mashable.com/2010/04/16/google-cloud-print/

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Facebook taking over the web

2010-04-25T19:27:00.001-07:00

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/04/22/facebook.won.the.web.cashmore/index.html

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Love this

2010-04-24T03:20:00.001-07:00

http://www.tuaw.com/2010/04/22/99-year-old-loves-her-first-computer-an-ipad/

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Mashable Shared Story

2010-04-23T13:33:00.001-07:00

How the iPad Has Changed One 99-Year-Old Woman’s Life [VIDEO]: http://bit.ly/duoh JJ

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Hospital Outfits Staff with 100 iPads

2010-04-21T10:24:00.001-07:00

Hospital Outfits Staff with 100 iPads: http://bit.ly/bdwlmj

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iPhone keyboard, vote and make cash!

2010-04-20T14:36:00.001-07:00

Http://www.quirky.com/projects/291

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All women fear being fat

2010-04-20T14:02:00.001-07:00

http://www.livescience.com/health/women-body-image-brain-100415.html

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TeleHealth on iPhone finally truly upon us!!

2010-04-20T10:04:00.001-07:00

http://gizmodo.com/5520164/

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Tru one on one telehealth on an iPhone

2010-04-19T14:29:00.001-07:00

http://www.businessinsider.com/dont-buy-an-iphone-until-june-2010-4?utm_source=Triggermail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SAI_COTD_041910

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Cat playing with iPad

2010-04-19T09:43:00.001-07:00

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iPad Kiosk Solutions - Secure, Water Resistant, Speaker, LandscapePortrait Hinge - iPad Kiosk Solutions

2010-04-16T14:26:00.001-07:00

Check out this website I found at pad-kiosk.com

awesome solution

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Synopsis of the #hcr. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010

2010-04-14T10:39:00.001-07:00

Download now or preview on posterous

Patient protection and affordable care act of 2010.pdf (643 KB)

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Make bandwidth a public infrastructure

2010-04-14T10:00:00.001-07:00

http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1971133_1971110_1971125,00.html

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Dropout economy

2010-04-14T09:50:00.001-07:00

http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1971133_1971110_1971126-1,00.html

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Infection still rising in hospitals

2010-04-14T08:33:00.001-07:00

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36465334/ns/health-health_care/

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WSJ ON HOWS YOUR HEALTH

2010-04-13T08:03:00.001-07:00

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704259304575043583691241828.html?mod=dist_smartbrief

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Dr shortage severe in 2015 need innovation now

2010-04-13T05:58:00.001-07:00

http://www.innovationthrives.com/3/post/2010/04/dr-shortage-needs-innovation-to-bring-scale-to-healthcare.html

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Your next Book should be an app and not an iBook

2010-04-13T01:28:00.001-07:00

http://techcrunch.com/2010/04/11/dear-authors-your-next-book-should-be-an-app-not-an-ibook/

There are literary techniques, there will be iPad techniques.

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Best healthcare engagement companies

2010-04-12T12:44:00.001-07:00

http://creationinteractive.com/articles/hes2010-winners/

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Home health technology products

2010-04-12T10:50:00.001-07:00

Waltham, Massachusetts - MDG May 2010 Forum: The Future for Home Use Devices
Wed May 5, 2010 5:30 PM

Location: Foley Hoag Emerging Enterprise Center, Bay Colony Corporate Center, 1000 Winter Street, Suite 4000, North Entrance, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451-1436

Program Synopsis:
Join us in a conversation with industry thought leaders for a panel discussion on the rapidly growing category of home health care products and the technologies that are driving opportunities. Experts from the business sector, technology, and human-centered design will share key data, information, and point of views on trends affecting this space. Through these varied perspectives, panelists will discuss the emerging opportunities that are forming at the intersection of business strategy, enabling technologies and human-centered design and development.
Hear from entrepreneurs, technologists and adherence experts who are leading industry in the development of products and services targeting consumers and self managed health care.

Panelists:

Devorah Klein, Ph.D., Principal at Continuum
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David Rose, Chief Executive Officer, Vitality

David M. Barash, M.D., President, Concord Healthcare Strategies

Ben Rubin, Co-founder and CTO of Zeo

Frank McGillin,Vice President Marketing Communications, Philips Healthcare
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Registration Fee:
Members: $20 (PrePaid), $30 at the door
NonMembers: $30 (PrePaid), $40 at the door

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Mhealth report

2010-04-12T10:00:00.001-07:00

http://www.startribune.com/business/90362829.html?elr=KArks:DCiUMEaPc:UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

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Concierge medicine might save money!

2010-04-12T09:47:00.001-07:00

http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2010/04/12/story2.html?b=1271044800^3169281&s=industry&i=health_care

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Ipad live in the ER

2010-04-12T09:45:00.001-07:00

http://geekdoctor.blogspot.com/2010/04/ipad-goes-live-at-bidmc.html

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Great read

2010-04-10T17:39:00.001-07:00

http://www.raptitude.com/2009/07/88-important-truths-ive-learned-about-life/

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Fitness Builder PRO

2010-04-09T07:56:00.001-07:00

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=379812971447&ref=nf

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Body simulator used as EMR

2010-04-08T05:21:00.001-07:00

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2.5 YO first encounter with iPad

2010-04-08T04:48:00.001-07:00

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Big kudo for ipad

2010-04-07T06:51:00.001-07:00

The iPad Is Airport and TSA Friendly: http://bit.ly/cC6t2P

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HITsphere

2010-04-05T11:43:00.001-07:00

http://www.hitsphere.com/

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Healthcare IT guy

2010-04-05T11:42:00.001-07:00

http://www.healthcareguy.com/

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How Don Berwick Will Run CMS

2010-04-04T13:40:00.001-07:00

Soon, President Obama will nominate Donald Berwick to be administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. CMS is a vast government bureaucracy that employs 4,400 people and spends $800 billion per year implementing Medicare and Medicaid, government health insurance programs that cover nearly 100 million Americans.

The CMS administrator job has always been exceptionally challenging, but the recently enacted health overhaul will create new ones for whomever eventually fills the post. For starters, the overhaul contemplates expanding Medicaid to cover 16 million more people, and squeezing nearly $500 billion out of Medicare over the next decade.

I know Don well, having worked closely with him on several projects from 1987-1995. I helped his team develop and teach “Improving Health Care Quality,” the flagship course for Don’s National Demonstration Project (which later became the Institute for Healthcare Improvement). We even published a paper together back in the day.

Don has had a tremendously positive impact on my career. I can say more about that, but what I prefer to do instead is speculate a bit about how Don will approach his new challenge. (For other takes on Don’s nomination, see here, here and here.)

Don Will Create a Vision for CMS-He probably has ideas for this already, but Don will consider his ideas to be a starting-point. He will develop them into final form by seeking input from CMS staffers at all levels of the organization. That process will be egalitarian and collaborative. When it is done, nearly all 4,400 people at CMS will have had a chance to give input. As a result, nearly everyone at CMS will own the vision. They will be deeply motivated to make it happen.

Ultimately, the Vision Will be Driven by Customer Need-CMS has millions of customers, including beneficiaries, providers and taxpayers. Their needs often conflict. Don will be at ease with this and will work with his teams to sort them out. In the process, he will reinforce and expand the commitment to customer-service for every CMS employee.

Don Will Use Process Performance Metrics to Assess Progress in Meeting Customer Needs-He will work with staff to identify the processes at CMS that have the greatest impact on customer satisfaction. As the Administrator, Don might only see a top-level “Report Card” of these metrics, but he will make sure that successive layers of his organization have identified which of their own processes contribute to the metrics he sees. In this way, Don will assure that everyone at CMS understands how their work contributes to overall performance of the organization, and ultimately to making its customers happy.

CMS Employees will Love Working for Don-Don will help them see that when errors do occur, they are almost always caused process design failures and not the people who work in these processes. That insight will encourage people to improve the processes in which they work, a supremely empowering concept that brings out the best in people while accelerating process improvement across CMS.

Beyond this, Don will listen to his people and value their input. He knows they are his most valuable asset. He will make his people believe this, too.

Don Will Use Benchmarking to Improve CMS Performance-There might be a state agency, or even a city or county agency that has achieved performance breakthroughs in an area relevant to CMS. Don will ask his people to learn from those agencies. His people will understand it’s OK to learn new ways and accept new ideas, including those from agencies that may have nothing to do with health care.

Don Will Approach HIT Using these Same Principles-Don knows it is hard to implement EHRs hospitals, which are among the most complex sociotechnical systems in modern society. He knows that process knowledge holds the key to successful EHR implementation in such settings, and that when things go wrong it may or may not be caused by the EHR, or the people that use them. And to be sure, Don will emphasize the EHRs’ role in patient safety. Don will also assure that providers’ concerns about Meaningful Use are aired, understood and acted upon.

There’s more, but this is the gist. Don is going to be great. He has been training his whole career for a role like this. Don Berwick to CMS is a brilliant move by President Obama. Good luck, Don!

Glenn Laffel, MD, PhD
Sr. VP Clinical Affairs, Practice Fusion

http://www.ehrbloggers.com/2010/04/how-don-berwick-will-run-cms.html

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Is HITECH Working? #1: Hospitals are grumbling but are playing in the game; success is not guarante

2010-04-04T13:39:00.001-07:00

by Vince Kuraitis JD, MBA and David C. Kibbe MD, MBA

The rationale for hospitals having to play in the HITECH game is straightforward: the financial carrots through 2015 are helpful, and the financial sticks after 2015 will be very painful.

We’ll discuss:

Financial Impacts on Hospitals
Survey Data Showing Hospitals Will Play
Why Success is Not Guaranteed

Financial Impacts on Hospitals

Even prior to HITECH, most hospital executives already had passed the threshold decision and concluded that they need to implement EHR technology. Thus, the issue for most hospitals isn’t “whether” to implement EHR technology, but “when”, “at what cost”, and “how”. (more…)

Article Series - Is HITECH Working?

Is HITECH Working? 7 Observations Mom Could Understand
Is HITECH Working? #1: Hospitals are grumbling but are playing in the game; success is not guaranteed.

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Tags: CCHIT, certification, EHR, EMR, HIE, HIMSS, HITECH, hospital, meaningful use, Medicare, privacy

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Another checklist victory

2010-04-04T12:07:00.001-07:00

There's a new paper in BMJ on the use of checklists. In this study 8 care bundles, each with an associated checklist (available on the BMJ website), were introduced in the hospitals of the North West London Hospitals Trust. Five of the bundles were related to prevention or management of infections (central line insertion, ventilator associated pneumonia, MRSA, diarrhea and vomiting, and surgical site infections). Changes in mortality were monitored for diagnoses that would be expected to be impacted by the bundles as well as overall mortality. Significant reductions in mortality were noted beginning one month after implementation of the checklists. It is important to point out that this is a quasi-experimental study and confounders may be at play. Nonetheless, it's another piece of evidence that supports the checklist concept. After having now read both Peter Pronovost's and Atul Gawande's books on checklists, I am convinced that these simple tools can have huge impacts by their ability to drive high levels of compliance with practices that we know reduce risk. Ironically, the implementation of a simple and effective checklist turns out to be enormously complex given the culture of medical care which has traditionally bowed to doctor's autonomy (i.e., their egos). I was talking to one of my favorite surgeons last week about these issues, and he summed it up well: "The young surgeons get it. As for the old ones, I think we'll have to wait for them to die off."

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ControversiesInHospitalInfectionPrevention/~3/nTq1tZLHrrU/another-checklist-victory.html

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Quote from NPR on iPad, its the reason for the device at time zero. Next year is for the techies.

2010-04-04T06:01:00.001-07:00

At the end of the day, I think some techies will love this and others will not but people who don't like computers or struggle dealing with them will appreciate this design, ease of use and will probably love it! This isn’t my opinion, it’s a fact, I had family members that typically struggle with a computer fighting for their personal iPad time. These techno-phobes were able to figure the iPad out really fast and without many questions, which made me ecstatic. Why? Well, because this meant that the iPad would effectively cut down the amount of family "help-desk" tickets I need to close out and that would be awesome!

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