Christina's Considerations

Vital Signs Via Broadband

I read a great paper on use of remote health monitoring to save costs and enhance lives. Vital Signs Via Broadband is really worth reading by the following. All policy makers Anyone wanting ideas for how to use (apply) remote... Read more →

Just read ATAs 2010 Telemed Policy Priorities http://www.americantelemed.org/files/public/policy/2010%20Policy%20Priorities.pdf Read more →

Competing for Labor

I want to share a case study of a hospital (Good Samaritan in Baltimore) that is taking a creative approach to addressing shortages of crucial frontline healthcare workers and turnover. Hospital leaders are taking proactive steps and using a work-based... Read more →

New technologies worth mentioning

The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) recognized Hello Health as a recipient of the 2010 ATA Innovation Award for Telemedicine. The platform delivers a set of automated tools, intuitive interfaces, integrated clinical and practice management systems, and the capacity for doctor... Read more →

Thai Community Play -- "Fabric"

A few years ago while consulting, I participated in a health needs assessment of the Thai community in East LA. It was a wonderful experience and I truly appreciated being able to learn about the accomplishments and struggles. Today, each... Read more →

Connecting, Communicating and Collaborating in Healthcare

I've received some positive feedback from those who have reviewed the book and a few requests for interviews. I really do hope that it helps healthcare leaders understand the broader impact that social media will have on their organizations --... Read more →