Plainville CT, May 04, 2014 - Siyami Apps is proud to announce the release of native iPad EMR app Doctor ON GO 1.0. The app offers Patient Visits and Records Management features for busy medical professionals such as physicians, nurses, therapists, dentists, and more. SOAP Notes can be turned into invoices or estimates with just one tap. Ability to add reminders for all tasks or to-dos differentiates the app.

The global patient monitoring devices market is estimated to reach $22.1 billion by 2018 at a CAGR of 5.5 percent, according to a report from MarketsandMarkets.

Valdosta, GA, April 24, 2014 -- Azalea Health, a leading provider of cloud-based healthcare solutions and services, successfully hosted its first annual Hackathon on April 19, 2014 at Valdosta State University. Brothers, Alan Sifuentes and Jacob Sifuentes from VSU, took first place in the competition for developing a website for a patient / doctor question and answer forum.

BOSTON--Healthcare challenges facing the U.K. aren’t that different from those facing the U.S. Rising healthcare costs, quality issues, integration failures and lack of patient voice all impede progress, and the U.K. is beginning to tackle these issues head on, said Mark Davies, MD, who recently stepped down as executive medical director of the Health & Social Care Information Centre.

BOSTON--Emergency preparedness drills meant the difference between life and death when Boston was in the throes of the marathon bombings last year.

Research and pilot projects are producing the latest in population health tools.

The structure of the current Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) — the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) accountable care organization (ACO) trial — has posed challenges for participating organizations, notes the Premier healthcare alliance of 2,900 U.S. hospitals and nearly 100,000 other providers in a letter to CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner.

Wearable technology is getting a boost from Amazon.com. The online retailer recently announced the launch of its wearable technology store, which showcases the latest activity trackers, smart watches, wearable cameras and related products. The store features both established and emerging brands.