Talking Technology with Leroy Jones, Jr.

HEALTH TERMS - MEDICAID

By support on July 31, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

What is Medicaid?

Definition: A joint Federal and State program that helps with medical costs for some people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state, but most health care costs are covered if you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.

HEALTH TERMS - MEDICAID

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 31, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

What is Medicaid?

Definition: A joint Federal and State program that helps with medical costs for some people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state, but most health care costs are covered if you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.

RURAL TELEHEALTH

By support on July 30, 2009 10:01 AM | No Comments

The reach of telehealth continues to grow.

Check out:

Telehealth aims to improve health services in underserved areas

RURAL TELEHEALTH

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 30, 2009 10:01 AM | No Comments

The reach of telehealth continues to grow.

Check out:

Telehealth aims to improve health services in underserved areas

MOBILE HEALTH CARE NOW

By support on July 29, 2009 12:32 PM | No Comments

Mobile health care is here to stay . . .

Might Medicare be ready to reimburse for mobile care?

Barriers to telehealth services are being removed; even by Medicare

More information on Mobile Health - Talking Technology with Leroy Jones, Jr.:

NEW SHOW - MobiHealthNews

HEALTH TERM - MEDICARE

MOBILE HEALTH CARE NOW

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 29, 2009 12:32 PM | No Comments

Mobile health care is here to stay . . .

Might Medicare be ready to reimburse for mobile care?

Barriers to telehealth services are being removed; even by Medicare

More information on Mobile Health - Talking Technology with Leroy Jones, Jr.:

NEW SHOW - MobiHealthNews

HEALTH TERM - MEDICARE

VERMONT HEALTH

By support on July 28, 2009 9:21 AM | No Comments

Check out what's going on in the Green Mountain State:

Vermont could be guide on health care

VERMONT HEALTH

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 28, 2009 9:21 AM | No Comments

Check out what's going on in the Green Mountain State:

Vermont could be guide on health care

HEALTH TERMS - BASE YEAR COSTS

By support on July 27, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

What is Base Year Costs?

Definition: In Medicare, the amount a hospital actually spent to render care in a previous time period. Depending on the hospital's Medicare cost reporting period, the base year was the fiscal year ending on or after September 30, 1982 and before September 30, 1983 for hospitals in operation at that time.

Recent legislation has made dramatic changes in cost reporting opportunities for healthcare providers, limiting these reimbursements.

HEALTH TERMS - BASE YEAR COSTS

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 27, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

What is Base Year Costs?

Definition: In Medicare, the amount a hospital actually spent to render care in a previous time period. Depending on the hospital's Medicare cost reporting period, the base year was the fiscal year ending on or after September 30, 1982 and before September 30, 1983 for hospitals in operation at that time.

Recent legislation has made dramatic changes in cost reporting opportunities for healthcare providers, limiting these reimbursements.

INTERNET AGING

By support on July 24, 2009 3:03 PM | No Comments

You are never too old to join the internet generation! ;-)

The internet continues to change how everyone lives. . .

Seniors Welcome Online Tools To Manage Their Health, Survey Finds

Kaiser Permanente Survey Shows Seniors Embrace Internet to Manage Their Health

INTERNET AGING

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 24, 2009 3:03 PM | No Comments

You are never too old to join the internet generation! ;-)

The internet continues to change how everyone lives. . .

Seniors Welcome Online Tools To Manage Their Health, Survey Finds

Kaiser Permanente Survey Shows Seniors Embrace Internet to Manage Their Health

"NEW SHOW - CONSUMER BROADBAND"

By support on July 23, 2009 3:18 PM | No Comments

As mentioned in last week's post on CONSUMER BROADBAND . . . I have more on the recently released study commissioned by the Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA) entitled "The Substantial Consumer Benefits of Broadband Connectivity for U.S. Households".

Recently, I had the opportunity and pleasure to chat with one of the co-authors of the study, Jonathan Orszag. It was both an interesting and informative discussion on this very important issue.

I hope to have him back with us again soon.

Enjoy!

"TALKING TECHNOLOGY WITH LEROY JONES, JR."

July 23, 2009

TOPIC: "NEW SHOW - CONSUMER BROADBAND"

With

Jonathan Orszag

Co-Author of
"The Substantial Consumer Benefits of Broadband Connectivity for U.S. Households"

"NEW SHOW - CONSUMER BROADBAND"

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 23, 2009 3:18 PM | No Comments

As mentioned in last week's post on CONSUMER BROADBAND . . . I have more on the recently released study commissioned by the Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA) entitled "The Substantial Consumer Benefits of Broadband Connectivity for U.S. Households".

Recently, I had the opportunity and pleasure to chat with one of the co-authors of the study, Jonathan Orszag. It was both an interesting and informative discussion on this very important issue.

I hope to have him back with us again soon.

Enjoy!

"TALKING TECHNOLOGY WITH LEROY JONES, JR."

July 23, 2009

TOPIC: "NEW SHOW - CONSUMER BROADBAND"

With

Jonathan Orszag

Co-Author of
"The Substantial Consumer Benefits of Broadband Connectivity for U.S. Households"

BROADBAND NOW

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

Do you have broadband yet?

New FCC chairman sees broadband as priority

Also see:

TECH POLITICS - BROADBAND

AFRICAN - AMERICANS AND THE INTERNET

BROADBAND NOW

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

Do you have broadband yet?

New FCC chairman sees broadband as priority

Also see:

TECH POLITICS - BROADBAND

AFRICAN - AMERICANS AND THE INTERNET

INFORMATION SUPER RAILWAY

By support on July 21, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

Every route will be covered.

New York considers wireless broadband for railways

The journey continues . . .

Continue reading INFORMATION SUPER RAILWAY.

INFORMATION SUPER RAILWAY

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 21, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

Every route will be covered.

New York considers wireless broadband for railways

The journey continues . . .

Continue reading INFORMATION SUPER RAILWAY.

IN THE AIR

By support on July 20, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

Can you feel it in the air tonight . . .

FCC Puts Focus On Wireless Broadband

IN THE AIR

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 20, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

Can you feel it in the air tonight . . .

FCC Puts Focus On Wireless Broadband

CONSUMER BROADBAND

By support on July 17, 2009 8:16 AM | No Comments

Broadband has changed the way people use the internet.

How?

Check out this recently released study by the Internet Innovation Alliance:

The Substaintial Consumer Benefits of Broadband Connectivity for U.S. Households

Also see:

TECH POLITICS - BROADBAND

TECH TERM - MOBILE BROADBAND

Stay tuned for more on this issue and study . . .

CONSUMER BROADBAND

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 17, 2009 8:16 AM | No Comments

Broadband has changed the way people use the internet.

How?

Check out this recently released study by the Internet Innovation Alliance:

The Substaintial Consumer Benefits of Broadband Connectivity for U.S. Households

Also see:

TECH POLITICS - BROADBAND

TECH TERM - MOBILE BROADBAND

Stay tuned for more on this issue and study . . .

TECH TERM - MOBILE BROADBAND

By support on July 16, 2009 8:24 PM | No Comments

What is Mobile Broadband?

Definition: Mobile broadband is the name used to describe various types of wireless high-speed internet access through a portable modem, telephone or other device. Various network standards may be used, such as 3G, WiMAX, and some portable satellite-based systems.

TECH TERM - MOBILE BROADBAND

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 16, 2009 8:24 PM | No Comments

What is Mobile Broadband?

Definition: Mobile broadband is the name used to describe various types of wireless high-speed internet access through a portable modem, telephone or other device. Various network standards may be used, such as 3G, WiMAX, and some portable satellite-based systems.

WIRELESS ROADBLOCK

By support on July 16, 2009 8:13 PM | No Comments

Nothing is ever easy.

The march toward the future continues . . .

Wireless innovation faces roadblocks

WIRELESS ROADBLOCK

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 16, 2009 8:13 PM | No Comments

Nothing is ever easy.

The march toward the future continues . . .

Wireless innovation faces roadblocks

BROADBAND STATE - N.H.

By support on July 16, 2009 7:48 PM | No Comments

Is this the wave of the future?

N.H. Gov. signs internet access bill

Only time will tell.

BROADBAND STATE - N.H.

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 16, 2009 7:48 PM | No Comments

Is this the wave of the future?

N.H. Gov. signs internet access bill

Only time will tell.

UPDATE: FLU SYMPTOMS

By support on July 16, 2009 7:41 PM | No Comments

Stay informed:

Obama earmarks $1.8 billion for swine flu fight

Fight for swine flu vaccine could get ugly

U.K. Plans Massive Swine-Flu Vaccination

Don't forget to check out:

SWINE FLU

"SWINE FLU" - NEW SHOW

UPDATE: FLU SYMPTOMS

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 16, 2009 7:41 PM | No Comments

Stay informed:

Obama earmarks $1.8 billion for swine flu fight

Fight for swine flu vaccine could get ugly

U.K. Plans Massive Swine-Flu Vaccination

Don't forget to check out:

SWINE FLU

"SWINE FLU" - NEW SHOW

E-MOVES

By support on July 16, 2009 3:51 PM | No Comments

What's the next move?

Cisco, UnitedHealth Partner on e-Health Network

Remember:

"E-HEALTH RECORDS" - NEW SHOW

ELECTRONIC MEANING

EHR = PROFITS?

E-MOVES

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 16, 2009 3:51 PM | No Comments

What's the next move?

Cisco, UnitedHealth Partner on e-Health Network

Remember:

"E-HEALTH RECORDS" - NEW SHOW

ELECTRONIC MEANING

EHR = PROFITS?

NEW SHOW - CosmoCom

By support on July 16, 2009 9:36 AM | No Comments

What is an IP contact center?

Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Steve Kowarsky, the Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of CosmoCom about this issue and the future of the health care technology.

His company . . . "CosmoCom is the global leader in Consolidation 2.0 - the all-IP contact center strategy that helps companies to be more reachable and more responsive in a cost effective way, including those with the largest and most complex enterprise requirements."

"TALKING TECHNOLOGY WITH LEROY JONES, JR."

July 16, 2009

TOPIC: "NEW SHOW - CosmoCom"

With Steve Kowarsky

Executive Vice President & Chief of CosmoCom

NEW SHOW - CosmoCom

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 16, 2009 9:36 AM | No Comments

What is an IP contact center?

Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Steve Kowarsky, the Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of CosmoCom about this issue and the future of the health care technology.

His company . . . "CosmoCom is the global leader in Consolidation 2.0 - the all-IP contact center strategy that helps companies to be more reachable and more responsive in a cost effective way, including those with the largest and most complex enterprise requirements."

"TALKING TECHNOLOGY WITH LEROY JONES, JR."

July 16, 2009

TOPIC: "NEW SHOW - CosmoCom"

With Steve Kowarsky

Executive Vice President & Chief of CosmoCom

EHR = PROFITS?

By support on July 15, 2009 2:51 PM | No Comments

I thought folks would find this article interesting:

Who really profits from digital medical records?

Something else to add to our nation's ongoing health care debate. :-)

EHR = PROFITS?

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 15, 2009 2:51 PM | No Comments

I thought folks would find this article interesting:

Who really profits from digital medical records?

Something else to add to our nation's ongoing health care debate. :-)

FLU SYMPTOMS

By support on July 14, 2009 9:33 AM | No Comments

The Swine Flu is still with us.

Concerns around the world continue to heard . . .

New flu resembles feared 1918 virus: study

New flu "unstoppable", WHO says, calls for vaccine

NHS helplines swamped as swine flu panic rises after death of six-year-old girl

Don't forget to check out:

SWINE FLU

"SWINE FLU" - NEW SHOW

Be careful!

FLU SYMPTOMS

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 14, 2009 9:33 AM | No Comments

The Swine Flu is still with us.

Concerns around the world continue to heard . . .

New flu resembles feared 1918 virus: study

New flu "unstoppable", WHO says, calls for vaccine

NHS helplines swamped as swine flu panic rises after death of six-year-old girl

Don't forget to check out:

SWINE FLU

"SWINE FLU" - NEW SHOW

Be careful!

DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS

By support on July 13, 2009 12:25 PM | No Comments

They say folks do things bigger and better down in Texas . . . time will tell!

Electronic Health Records: A Texas Model

DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 13, 2009 12:25 PM | No Comments

They say folks do things bigger and better down in Texas . . . time will tell!

Electronic Health Records: A Texas Model

NEW SHOW - SENSEI

By support on July 10, 2009 9:32 AM | No Comments

Mobile Phone applications that are focused on Health Care are all the rage.

One of the more interesting apps is the weight loss application created by Sensei.

What does Sensei app do?

"Having Sensei is like having your own weight loss coach providing timely advice and encouragement."

Recently, I had the pleasure to chat with Dr. Robert Schwarzberg, the President & CEO of Sensei about their application and the future of the health care technology.

"TALKING TECHNOLOGY WITH LEROY JONES, JR."

July 10, 2009

TOPIC: "NEW SHOW - SENSEI"

With Dr. Robert Schwarzberg - President & CEO of Sensei, Inc.

NEW SHOW - SENSEI

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 10, 2009 9:32 AM | No Comments

Mobile Phone applications that are focused on Health Care are all the rage.

One of the more interesting apps is the weight loss application created by Sensei.

What does Sensei app do?

"Having Sensei is like having your own weight loss coach providing timely advice and encouragement."

Recently, I had the pleasure to chat with Dr. Robert Schwarzberg, the President & CEO of Sensei about their application and the future of the health care technology.

"TALKING TECHNOLOGY WITH LEROY JONES, JR."

July 10, 2009

TOPIC: "NEW SHOW - SENSEI"

With Dr. Robert Schwarzberg - President & CEO of Sensei, Inc.

HEALTH CARE TERMS - MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN

By support on July 10, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

What is a Medicare Advantage Plan?

Definition: A plan offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare to provide you with all your Medicare Part A and Part B benefits.

Medicare Advantage Plans are HMOs, PPOs, or Private Fee-for-Service Plans.

If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicare services are covered through the plans, and are not paid for under Original Medicare.

HEALTH CARE TERMS - MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 10, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

What is a Medicare Advantage Plan?

Definition: A plan offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare to provide you with all your Medicare Part A and Part B benefits.

Medicare Advantage Plans are HMOs, PPOs, or Private Fee-for-Service Plans.

If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicare services are covered through the plans, and are not paid for under Original Medicare.

SIGN OF THE TIMES

By support on July 9, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

Everything is on the table.

Stay tuned . . .

White House, hospitals reach deal on health care

SIGN OF THE TIMES

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 9, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

Everything is on the table.

Stay tuned . . .

White House, hospitals reach deal on health care

NEW SHOW - CTIA

By support on July 8, 2009 2:08 PM | No Comments

If you want to know what's going on in the wireless industry. You have to go to the source.

So I reached out to the CTIA-The Wireless AssociationÃ‚Â®. CTIA . . . "is an international nonprofit membership organization founded in 1984, representing all sectors of wireless communications - cellular, personal communication services and enhanced specialized mobile radio."

Recently, I had the pleasure to chat with John Walls, Vice President of Public Affairs with CTIA-The Wireless Association about the industry.

It was a lively and interesting conversation.

Enjoy!

"TALKING TECHNOLOGY WITH LEROY JONES, JR."

July 8, 2009

TOPIC: "NEW SHOW - CTIA"

With John Walls
Vice President of Public Affairs
CTIA-The Wireless Association

NEW SHOW - CTIA

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 8, 2009 2:08 PM | No Comments

If you want to know what's going on in the wireless industry. You have to go to the source.

So I reached out to the CTIA-The Wireless AssociationÂ®. CTIA . . . "is an international nonprofit membership organization founded in 1984, representing all sectors of wireless communications - cellular, personal communication services and enhanced specialized mobile radio."

Recently, I had the pleasure to chat with John Walls, Vice President of Public Affairs with CTIA-The Wireless Association about the industry.

It was a lively and interesting conversation.

Enjoy!

"TALKING TECHNOLOGY WITH LEROY JONES, JR."

July 8, 2009

TOPIC: "NEW SHOW - CTIA"

With John Walls
Vice President of Public Affairs
CTIA-The Wireless Association

NEW SHOW - MobiHealthNews

By support on July 7, 2009 11:25 AM | No Comments

Mobile . . . Wireless . . . Health Care?

Right now . . . it all goes together.

Recently, I had a chance to chat with Brian Dolan, the Co-Founder & Editor of MobiHealthNews about all of this.

What is MobiHealthNews?

"MobiHealthNews chronicles the mobile revolution within the healthcare sector and tracks the rise of electronic health records-two trends that are shaping the future of how healthcare is delivered to the patient on-the-go, at home and at their place of care."

You should find the interview both informative and interesting.

"TALKING TECHNOLOGY WITH LEROY JONES, JR."

July 7, 2009

TOPIC: "NEW SHOW - MobiHealthNews"

With Brian Dolan
Co-Founder & Editor of MobiHealthNews

NEW SHOW - MobiHealthNews

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 7, 2009 11:25 AM | No Comments

Mobile . . . Wireless . . . Health Care?

Right now . . . it all goes together.

Recently, I had a chance to chat with Brian Dolan, the Co-Founder & Editor of MobiHealthNews about all of this.

What is MobiHealthNews?

"MobiHealthNews chronicles the mobile revolution within the healthcare sector and tracks the rise of electronic health records-two trends that are shaping the future of how healthcare is delivered to the patient on-the-go, at home and at their place of care."

You should find the interview both informative and interesting.

"TALKING TECHNOLOGY WITH LEROY JONES, JR."

July 7, 2009

TOPIC: "NEW SHOW - MobiHealthNews"

With Brian Dolan
Co-Founder & Editor of MobiHealthNews

OPEN HEALTH

By support on July 6, 2009 8:25 AM | No Comments

Right now . . . cutting the cost of health care is very important to everyone.

Check out:

Open Source Meets Health Care

OPEN HEALTH

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 6, 2009 8:25 AM | No Comments

Right now . . . cutting the cost of health care is very important to everyone.

Check out:

Open Source Meets Health Care

HEALTH TERMS - BASE CAPITATION

By support on July 3, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

What is Base Capitation?

Definition: Specified amount per person per month to cover healthcare cost, usually excluding pharmacy and administrative costs as well as optional coverages such as mental health/substance abuse services.

HEALTH TERMS - BASE CAPITATION

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 3, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

What is Base Capitation?

Definition: Specified amount per person per month to cover healthcare cost, usually excluding pharmacy and administrative costs as well as optional coverages such as mental health/substance abuse services.

NEW SHOW - NAVINET

By support on July 2, 2009 10:18 AM | No Comments

"TALKING TECHNOLOGY WITH LEROY JONES, JR."

July 2, 2009

TOPIC: "NEW SHOW - NAVINET"

With Kendra Obrist, the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of NaviNet

Do you hear me?

In the healthcare industry, communication can be the difference between live and death.

Recently, I had a chance to speak with the good folks at NaviNet, who state that they are "America's largest real-time healthcare communications network".

Did you hear that?

NEW SHOW - NAVINET

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on July 2, 2009 10:18 AM | No Comments

"TALKING TECHNOLOGY WITH LEROY JONES, JR."

July 2, 2009

TOPIC: "NEW SHOW - NAVINET"

With Kendra Obrist, the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of NaviNet

Do you hear me?

In the healthcare industry, communication can be the difference between live and death.

Recently, I had a chance to speak with the good folks at NaviNet, who state that they are "America's largest real-time healthcare communications network".

Did you hear that?