SWINE FLU: NOW WHAT?

By support on April 30, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

Something new everyday.

The technology used to keep folks informed has been amazing.

Still the human toll will continue to remain the key issue of the outbreak.

Please check out:

World Health Organization Raises Swine Flu Alert Level

Swine flu moves other nations to act

From Mexico:

Mexico shuts many government offices, businesses

Mexico City suffering

Probable swine flu death toll rises in Mexico

From Europe:

UK buys 60m face masks as new cases of swine flu emerge

Facts on face masks as a method of protection against swine flu

SWINE FLU: NOW WHAT?

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 30, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

Something new everyday.

The technology used to keep folks informed has been amazing.

Still the human toll will continue to remain the key issue of the outbreak.

Please check out:

World Health Organization Raises Swine Flu Alert Level

Swine flu moves other nations to act

From Mexico:

Mexico shuts many government offices, businesses

Mexico City suffering

Probable swine flu death toll rises in Mexico

From Europe:

UK buys 60m face masks as new cases of swine flu emerge

Facts on face masks as a method of protection against swine flu

SWINE FLU: UPDATE

By support on April 29, 2009 8:45 AM | No Comments

Check out the latest news:

Officials confront first US death from swine flu

Doctors Say Do Not Self Medicate Swine Flu

US flu cases rise, officials warn will worsen

SWINE FLU: UPDATE

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 29, 2009 8:45 AM | No Comments

Check out the latest news:

Officials confront first US death from swine flu

Doctors Say Do Not Self Medicate Swine Flu

US flu cases rise, officials warn will worsen

SWINE FLU POLITICS

By support on April 29, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

The politics of swine flu:

Obama Requests $1.5 Billion for Swine Flu Efforts

Governor, L.A. County declare state of emergency for swine flu

World response:

Schools throughout Mexico to close as flu cases, deaths rise

Argentina suspends flights from Mexico over swine flu

More food for thought:

The Naming of Swine Flu, a Curious Matter

SWINE FLU POLITICS

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 29, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

The politics of swine flu:

Obama Requests $1.5 Billion for Swine Flu Efforts

Governor, L.A. County declare state of emergency for swine flu

World response:

Schools throughout Mexico to close as flu cases, deaths rise

Argentina suspends flights from Mexico over swine flu

More food for thought:

The Naming of Swine Flu, a Curious Matter

UPDATE - SWINE FLU

By support on April 28, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

Wanted to keep you updated:

Four-year-old could hold key in search for source of swine flu outbreak

Swine flu - global threat raised

More:

Swine Flu: A Cause for Panic?

E.U. Issues Conflicting Warnings on Travel as First Cases Outside N. America Are Confirmed

Glaxo, Roche Meet Swine-Flu Drug Needs; Vaccine Is Months Away

Investors are cautious as swine flu cases increase

UPDATE - SWINE FLU

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 28, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

Wanted to keep you updated:

Four-year-old could hold key in search for source of swine flu outbreak

Swine flu - global threat raised

More:

Swine Flu: A Cause for Panic?

E.U. Issues Conflicting Warnings on Travel as First Cases Outside N. America Are Confirmed

Glaxo, Roche Meet Swine-Flu Drug Needs; Vaccine Is Months Away

Investors are cautious as swine flu cases increase

SWINE FLU

By support on April 27, 2009 7:17 AM | No Comments

Just in case you did not know:

U.S. Declares Public Health Emergency Over Swine Flu

This outbreak will test modern medical technology all over the world.

Make sure you stay aware and informed.

Be careful!

More information below:

What is Swine Flu?

Definition (From the CDC): Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza that regularly cause outbreaks of influenza among pigs. Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans, however, human infections with swine flu do occur, and cases of human-to-human spread of swine flu viruses has been documented.

CDC Health Advisory

Human Swine Influenza Investigation

Also see from the CDC:

General Information on Swine Flu

Questions & Answers: Swine Influenza and You

Questions & Answers: Key Facts about Swine Influenza (Swine Flu)

Check out:

Swine flu's next move impossible to predict

The beginning of a pandemic?

SWINE FLU

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 27, 2009 7:17 AM | No Comments

Just in case you did not know:

U.S. Declares Public Health Emergency Over Swine Flu

This outbreak will test modern medical technology all over the world.

Make sure you stay aware and informed.

Be careful!

More information below:

What is Swine Flu?

Definition (From the CDC): Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza that regularly cause outbreaks of influenza among pigs. Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans, however, human infections with swine flu do occur, and cases of human-to-human spread of swine flu viruses has been documented.

CDC Health Advisory

Human Swine Influenza Investigation

Also see from the CDC:

General Information on Swine Flu

Questions & Answers: Swine Influenza and You

Questions & Answers: Key Facts about Swine Influenza (Swine Flu)

Check out:

Swine flu's next move impossible to predict

The beginning of a pandemic?

HEALTH TERMS - ANCILLARY SERVICES

By support on April 24, 2009 11:00 AM | No Comments

What is are Ancillary Services (Ancillary Charges)?

Definition: Supplemental services, including laboratory, radiology, physical therapy, and inhalation therapy that are provided in conjunction with medical or hospital care.

HEALTH TERMS - ANCILLARY SERVICES

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 24, 2009 11:00 AM | No Comments

What is are Ancillary Services (Ancillary Charges)?

Definition: Supplemental services, including laboratory, radiology, physical therapy, and inhalation therapy that are provided in conjunction with medical or hospital care.

MED TECH

By support on April 24, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

Which way will it health care technology go?

Check out: Medicine goes digital

MED TECH

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 24, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

Which way will it health care technology go?

Check out: Medicine goes digital

HEALTH 2.0 CONFERENCE: THE END

By support on April 23, 2009 8:06 PM | No Comments

The Health 2.0 Conference was great!

It was both informative and eye opening.

I want to personally congratulate all the good folks who worked so very hard to bring together this great event.

Special thanks to the co-founders of Health 2.0 . . . Indu Subaiya and Matthew Holt who both took the time to chat with me while keeping the trains running on time.

Thanks guys . . . and please keep in touch!

HEALTH 2.0 CONFERENCE: THE END

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 23, 2009 8:06 PM | No Comments

The Health 2.0 Conference was great!

It was both informative and eye opening.

I want to personally congratulate all the good folks who worked so very hard to bring together this great event.

Special thanks to the co-founders of Health 2.0 . . . Indu Subaiya and Matthew Holt who both took the time to chat with me while keeping the trains running on time.

Thanks guys . . . and please keep in touch!

HEALTH 2.0 CONFERENCE: MORE HEALTH CARE/MORE TECHNOLOGY

By support on April 23, 2009 2:00 PM | No Comments

More Health Care . . . More Technology . . .

Preview of: Pew Study on Heath Care & Internet due out in May 2009 (will keep you updated on the release):

Some early findings of interest:

"People still use traditional ways to find out about health care (i.e. talk to friends, family members, books, etc.)"

"Most people are satisfied with PCs and other traditional means of finding health care information or providers."

"Wireless is additional source, but not a replacement of traditional sources."

"Mobile adoption could be a game changer."

"When people reach out for Health Care . . . they are looking for the human connection."

"People need the human touch."

"The industry must begin designing for collaboration and not just for transactions."

"Interest in Health Care . . . JOBS!!!"

"Talk about patients in the first person . . . health care is personal!"

"Health Care information explosion is overwhelming!"

"Health Professionals cannot do it alone."

The debate continues . . .

Continue reading HEALTH 2.0 CONFERENCE: MORE HEALTH CARE/MORE TECHNOLOGY.

HEALTH 2.0 CONFERENCE: MORE HEALTH CARE/MORE TECHNOLOGY

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 23, 2009 2:00 PM | No Comments

More Health Care . . . More Technology . . .

Preview of: Pew Study on Heath Care & Internet due out in May 2009 (will keep you updated on the release):

Some early findings of interest:

"People still use traditional ways to find out about health care (i.e. talk to friends, family members, books, etc.)"

"Most people are satisfied with PCs and other traditional means of finding health care information or providers."

"Wireless is additional source, but not a replacement of traditional sources."

"Mobile adoption could be a game changer."

"When people reach out for Health Care . . . they are looking for the human connection."

"People need the human touch."

"The industry must begin designing for collaboration and not just for transactions."

"Interest in Health Care . . . JOBS!!!"

"Talk about patients in the first person . . . health care is personal!"

"Health Care information explosion is overwhelming!"

"Health Professionals cannot do it alone."

The debate continues . . .

Continue reading HEALTH 2.0 CONFERENCE: MORE HEALTH CARE/MORE TECHNOLOGY.

HEALTH 2.0 CONFERENCE: DOCTORS & TECHNOLGY

By support on April 23, 2009 10:45 AM | No Comments

What about Doctors and Technology?

"We have to teach collaboration and cooperation in the health care industry."

"Do not assume "new" doctors will accept "new" technology."

"We are now living in a user generated world, and what does that mean for health care?"

HEALTH 2.0 CONFERENCE: DOCTORS & TECHNOLGY

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 23, 2009 10:45 AM | No Comments

What about Doctors and Technology?

"We have to teach collaboration and cooperation in the health care industry."

"Do not assume "new" doctors will accept "new" technology."

"We are now living in a user generated world, and what does that mean for health care?"

HEALTH 2.0 CONFERENCE: GOOD MORNING (DAY 2)

By support on April 23, 2009 9:13 AM | No Comments

Good Morning . . .

Debate continues . . .

"Inclusion is important."

"There must be systems in place to teach doctors how to use the data and technology."

"Key words to remember: COST . . . EQUALITY . . . and . . . QUALITY"

HEALTH 2.0 CONFERENCE: GOOD MORNING (DAY 2)

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 23, 2009 9:13 AM | No Comments

Good Morning . . .

Debate continues . . .

"Inclusion is important."

"There must be systems in place to teach doctors how to use the data and technology."

"Key words to remember: COST . . . EQUALITY . . . and . . . QUALITY"

HEALTH 2.0 CONFERENCE: HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PEOPLE

By support on April 23, 2009 12:21 AM | No Comments

The comments and thoughts continue flow from both panelist and audience:

"The health technology industry is now starting to solve problems like grown ups."

"The hope and goal is to move away from paternalistic to more participatory health care system."

"For obvious reasons there are no such things as "KILLER APPS"!"

"Yes . . . Doctors are concerned and uncertain about Health 2.0 means to them."

"Giving patients real choices . . this is why Health 2.0 is so important!"

HEALTH 2.0 CONFERENCE: HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PEOPLE

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 23, 2009 12:21 AM | No Comments

The comments and thoughts continue flow from both panelist and audience:

"The health technology industry is now starting to solve problems like grown ups."

"The hope and goal is to move away from paternalistic to more participatory health care system."

"For obvious reasons there are no such things as "KILLER APPS"!"

"Yes . . . Doctors are concerned and uncertain about Health 2.0 means to them."

"Giving patients real choices . . this is why Health 2.0 is so important!"

HEALTH 2.0 CONFERENCE: DEBATING THE ISSUES

By support on April 22, 2009 4:28 PM | No Comments

The afternoon sessions have been interesting.

People are talking about how Technology and Health Care are working hand-in-hand . . . or should I say "Synergy". :-)

Helpful and functional are the key words of choice.

Can technology and health care continue to be helpful to consumers?

Can you say health care bubble?

The debate continues . . .

HEALTH 2.0 CONFERENCE: DEBATING THE ISSUES

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 22, 2009 4:28 PM | No Comments

The afternoon sessions have been interesting.

People are talking about how Technology and Health Care are working hand-in-hand . . . or should I say "Synergy". :-)

Helpful and functional are the key words of choice.

Can technology and health care continue to be helpful to consumers?

Can you say health care bubble?

The debate continues . . .

HEALTH 2.0 CONFERNCE - BOSTON

By support on April 22, 2009 3:00 PM | No Comments

I'm in Boston attending the Health 2.0 Conference.

Everyone seems excited and ready to go!

I will keep you updated!

HEALTH 2.0 CONFERNCE - BOSTON

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 22, 2009 3:00 PM | No Comments

I'm in Boston attending the Health 2.0 Conference.

Everyone seems excited and ready to go!

I will keep you updated!

HELPING A FRIEND

By support on April 22, 2009 10:34 AM | No Comments

Health Care and Technology are important.

Just don't forget that the most basic things in life can make a difference too.

Check out:
What Are Friends for? A Longer Life

HELPING A FRIEND

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 22, 2009 10:34 AM | No Comments

Health Care and Technology are important.

Just don't forget that the most basic things in life can make a difference too.

Check out:
What Are Friends for? A Longer Life

TELEHEALTH COMES ONLINE

By support on April 22, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

Don't blink . . . you may miss it all!

Check out this interesting development:
FCC approves five telehealth networks development

Don't forget to read this also: What is Telehealth?

TELEHEALTH COMES ONLINE

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 22, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

Don't blink . . . you may miss it all!

Check out this interesting development:
FCC approves five telehealth networks development

Don't forget to read this also: What is Telehealth?

HOME HEALTH CARE

By support on April 21, 2009 11:20 AM | No Comments

This story touched a nerve:
In North Carolina, Recession Breeds a Health-Care Crisis

I grew up 2 hours west of the city they talk about in this article.

No matter where I live . . . North Carolina will always be my HOME!!!

So stay tuned for more . . .

HOME HEALTH CARE

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 21, 2009 11:20 AM | No Comments

This story touched a nerve:
In North Carolina, Recession Breeds a Health-Care Crisis

I grew up 2 hours west of the city they talk about in this article.

No matter where I live . . . North Carolina will always be my HOME!!!

So stay tuned for more . . .

PERSONAL CONTROL OF E-HEALTH RECORDS

By support on April 21, 2009 8:07 AM | No Comments

The debate about E-Health Records goes on . . .

Take a look at this article:
Some Caveats About Keeping Your Own Electronic Health Records

Also listen to:
"E-Health Records - NEW SHOW"

PERSONAL CONTROL OF E-HEALTH RECORDS

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 21, 2009 8:07 AM | No Comments

The debate about E-Health Records goes on . . .

Take a look at this article:
Some Caveats About Keeping Your Own Electronic Health Records

Also listen to:
"E-Health Records - NEW SHOW"

"AMERICAN WELL" - NEW SHOW

By support on April 20, 2009 12:14 AM | No Comments

TALKING TECHNOLOGY
WITH
LEROY JONES, JR.

April 20, 2009

Interview with:

Roy Schoenberg, MD, MPH
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Well Systems

Welcome back . . . to my internet show,
"Talking Technology with Leroy Jones, Jr."

Earlier this year
I wrote about a firm that is on the cutting edge of
technology and health care, American Well.

Recently, I had the opportunity and pleasure to chat with the President and CEO of American Well Systems,
Roy Schoenberg, MD, MPH.

I came away impressed
not only with his vision for American Well,
but also his thoughts on health care reform, technology,
and the future direction of the health care industry.

I hope to have him back with us again soon.

Enjoy!

"AMERICAN WELL" - NEW SHOW

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 20, 2009 12:14 AM | No Comments

TALKING TECHNOLOGY
WITH
LEROY JONES, JR.

April 20, 2009

Interview with:

Roy Schoenberg, MD, MPH
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Well Systems

Welcome back . . . to my internet show,
"Talking Technology with Leroy Jones, Jr."

Earlier this year
I wrote about a firm that is on the cutting edge of
technology and health care, American Well.

Recently, I had the opportunity and pleasure to chat with the President and CEO of American Well Systems,
Roy Schoenberg, MD, MPH.

I came away impressed
not only with his vision for American Well,
but also his thoughts on health care reform, technology,
and the future direction of the health care industry.

I hope to have him back with us again soon.

Enjoy!

GET READY

By support on April 19, 2009 5:37 PM | No Comments

Get ready for more interviews and interesting items about the new leaders and players in the health care technology industry.

Are you ready step into this bold new world of health care??? :-)

GET READY

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 19, 2009 5:37 PM | No Comments

Get ready for more interviews and interesting items about the new leaders and players in the health care technology industry.

Are you ready step into this bold new world of health care??? :-)

HEALTH TERMS - AMBULATORY CARE

By support on April 17, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

What do you know about Ambulatory Care?

Definition: Health services provided without the patient being admitted.
The services of ambulatory care centers, hospital outpatient departments, physicians' offices and home health care services fall under this heading provided that the patient remains at the facility less than 24 hours.

No overnight stay in a hospital is required.

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