URAC, an independent accreditation organization, announced the launch of two accreditation programs for clinical integration and accountable care to address the changing healthcare landscape.

Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 4, 2013 — MEDSEEK announced today that it is leading the enterprise patient portal market with 10 healthcare organizations now leveraging MEDSEEK Empower to provide patients a comprehensive health management tool across care settings. Beyond meeting Meaningful Use objectives, MEDSEEK Empower plays an integral role in the overarching patient engagement strategy for these organizations, which represent 140 hospitals, 30,000-plus beds and over 8,300 physicians.

Mobile health and health insurance exchanges were in the health IT news this week.

As part of ongoing efforts to meet the goals of the federal Digital Government Strategy, the Department of Health & Human Services is making available 33 free health mobile apps.

Woodbridge, NJ, September 04, 2013 -- iPatientCare, Inc. - a pioneer in mHealth and cloud based ambulatory EHR, integrated Practice Management and Patient Portal solutions - announced today the much awaited National User Conference (NUCON) 2013 to be held on November 15 through November 17, 2013.

E-consultations hold great potential for improving access to specialist advice in a timelier manner than the traditional referral-consultation process, according to a study published in Telemedicine and e-Health.

When it comes to the healthcare industry, the status quo will not suffice. 

Interesting discussions and perspectives on healthcare delivery continue in both the lay press and in medical publications. Review and commentary on recent discussions and perspectives are presented, with considerations for impact of technology, such as the release of patient data to the patient portal and resulting patient engagement and physician acceptance.