iPhone Medicine Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:23:00 +0000

Dual Identity (Not just for superheroes) Available for phones

One device that can be used at home and at work while keeping both sides secure.
Is there an advantage to having one less device hanging off your belt? Would it help your company's bottom line?
Please participate in our Reader Poll on the subject. SV

Bloomberg News

Reader Poll

Hurricane Sandy: Staten Island Update November 4, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 15:35:00 +0000

Yesterday, my wife, volunteers and I delivered supplies collected at the Staten Island Heart Society.
We saw multiple congregations of people throughout the affected areas sharing food, supplies and moral support. There were many moving stories of people who did not previously know each other doing what we do best: help those in need. It was very touching to talk to those whose homes were filled with sea water and had most of their belongings destroyed express sympathy for even less fortunate than themselves.

The Staten Island Heart Society is a local drop off site for relief items for the Staten Island Victims of Hurricane Sandy.

We will be open to accept items daily from 10 AM - 2:00 PM.

Please contact us via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Staten-Island-Heart-Society/91570863813 or through our web site at www.siheart.org or phone 718.351.3115
if you need to arrange a different time.

Items needed : Clothing, blankets, flashlights, batteries, water, prepared foods, baby foods and pet foods.
Our collection efforts are in conjunction with the SI Boro President's Office and the Stephen Siller Foundation.

Our hearts and prayers are with all of our families and friend's that have been effected by Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath.

Salvatore Volpe MD
Member of the Board of Directors of the Staten Island Heart Society

Additional Links

Crisis Commons

Disaster Assistance

Staten Island Borough President Molinaro Office

Eclinicaltouch presentation in progress

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:01:00 +0000

Product demo
Setup
How to get it

Same user name and password

Dashboard

Appointment screen features similar
Shows status and reason

Progress note
All links available on left
Progress note sections easy to configure
No extra clicks to save
Easy to resort items

Windows customization roll over to iPad
Supporting structured and free text
Gold buttons indicate structured data

Window tiles do not have to be closed, no save button

Treatment
Smart search
Can link assessments and treatments

Immunizations
Similar to original

Billing
Supebill
Can drag and drop dx to tx

Watch the Apple Event streaming live!

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:11:00 +0000

Www.apple.comApple

iPhone 5 is out!

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:08:00 +0000

Tell us what you think of the new phone. Did you upgrade from a previous iPhone or switch from a different OS? SV Apple iPhone

iOS6 device compatibility site

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:39:00 +0000

Here's the current compatibility page for iOS6 and current devices.
Unfortunately, some features will only work on the "New iPad" and iphone 4s. SV

Apple

UpToDate for iPhone is available!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:26:00 +0000

UpToDate for iPhone is available on the App Store. Subscribe and start using it today!

Choose which Mobile App is right for you:

MobileComplete™ is the FASTEST mobile option available. It installs our content directly onto your iPhone or iPad so you can access it anywhere you go - even in dead zones! As an added advantage, MobileComplete will have limited impact on your data use through your service provider since it does not rely on the Internet to access our content1. MobileComplete is an additional $49 with your annual UpToDate subscription.
UpToDate® Mobile is free with your annual subscription. It has all of the same features as MobileComplete but requires a Wi-Fi or data connection to access our content.

Both versions include:

Persistent Login
Bookmarks
Auto-complete search functionality
Saved search history
Optimized calculators
CME credits each time you research a question (includes tracker)

Click here to see a product demo

Android®Apps coming soon — sign up to get notified when they become available!

Try UpToDate for 60 days risk-free! If you're not completely satisfied, simply cancel your subscription and receive a full refund in US dollars.

iPhone 4s: Is that an iPad in your pocket?

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:35:00 +0000

Looks like you can have all the power of an iPad plus a great camera and voice control in your new iPhone.

It will be available on the three major carriers: ATT,Sprint and Verizon.

Let us know what you think of it. SV

Two cores in the A5 chip deliver up to two times more power and up to seven times faster graphics. And you’ll feel the effects. Fast. iPhone 4S is quick and responsive, which makes all the difference when you’re launching apps, browsing the web, gaming, and doing just about everything. And no matter what you're doing, you can keep on doing it. Because the A5 chip is so power-efficient, iPhone 4S has outstanding battery life.

iPhone 4S is great for gamers. The A5 chip pushes graphics up to seven times faster. So games run smoother and they’re even more realistic. And graphics-intensive apps perform even better.

With all-new optics, it just might be the only camera you need. Because behind every shot, you’ve got 8-megapixel resolution and a custom lens with a larger f/2.4 aperture. Not to mention an improved backside illumination sensor, excellent auto white balance, advanced color accuracy, face detection, and reduced motion blur. It all means that no matter how many people, how much light, and how much action you capture, everything looks exactly as it should. And just wait until you see the photos.

Siri on iPhone 4S lets you use your voice to send messages, schedule meetings, place phone calls, and more. Ask Siri to do things just by talking the way you talk. Siri understands what you say, knows what you mean, and even talks back. Siri is so easy to use and does so much, you’ll keep finding more and more ways to use it.

iCloud stores your music, photos, apps, mail, contacts, calendars, documents, and more. And wirelessly pushes them to all your devices. It’s automatic, effortless, and seamless.

APPLE iPhone

Steve Jobs has passed away

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:39:00 +0000

He was an amazing visionary who revolutionized consumer electronics.

iPad vs other tablet survey/poll.

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 02:47:00 +0000

Let us know which tablets are piquing your interest by participating in our poll in the left pane. SV

iPad 2 is Due March 11 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:12:00 +0000

Well, many of you resisted the urge to splurge on the original iPad.

Here are the specs on iPad 2:

Dual core A5 chip:improved multi-tasking, app loading
Graphics 9x faster than the original iPad
Front and rear facing cameras
LED backlit display
33% percent thinner
15% lighter
10 hours of battery life
RAM: currently not public knowledge, though I'm sure after the dissection we'll find out
Same price points
Available on both ATT and Verizon networks or just plain WiFi

Let us know what you think of it

Verizon iPhone is here!

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:25:00 +0000

Unless you are still using a Princess phone for all your calls, you have heard that Verizon will be taking orders for the CDMA version of the iPhone. The biggest difference with the ATT version will be that it can also serve as a hotspot. Sort of like having a built-in MiFi router!

Let us know what you think of the phone. SV

Verizon Wireless

ZirMed Releases Free iPad® App for Streamlined Healthcare Patient Check-In

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:08:00 +0000

ZirMed®, a leading national provider of revenue cycle management solutions, today announced the creation of its free iPad application that is now available for download from the iTunes® store. Current ZirMed customers wishing to immediately start checking patients in easier can download the app and integrate it with their existing account. New customers with iPads can download the App for use with a free ZirMed account.

Upon arrival to their doctor’s office, patients can use ZirMed’s Patient Kiosk App to enter and/or verify their personal information. The device can be used as a handheld, or can be mounted on a stand or other installation for stationary use. ZirMed Patient Kiosk will auto-populate patient information for repeat users, while first-time users will use the unique iPad interface to enter their information. After confirming or entering their demographic information, patients then enter symptoms and any other information they want to securely and privately convey to their physician or provider. Upon completion all information is sent wirelessly to ZirMed’s system and is available immediately.

“Our App for iPad is intended to replace the ubiquitous check-in clipboard presented to patients every day,” said Kevin Weinstein, Vice President of Marketing for ZirMed. “Patient data entry via the iPad decreases errors which can result in delays in care and unnecessary usage of staff time and resources. Integration with ZirMed’s system through electronic check-in is a first step in moving towards a 100% electronic practice.”

The App was created in-house by ZirMed’s technical team, and meets security accreditations including HIPAA compliance. Data passed from the iPad to the practice’s account in ZirMed is encrypted and only viewable by the practice’s designated ZirMed user(s).

Future planned capabilities of ZirMed’s App include real-time insurance eligibility verifications based on patient entered data, and financial services such as collection of co-payments directly from the iPad.

“ZirMed’s iPad App is further evidence of our technological capabilities in healthcare revenue management,” added Weinstein. “The App provides streamlined benefits for practices, and patients enjoy using its simple interface that turns a previously tedious task into something more fun and engaging.”

UpToDate iPhone UpDate

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:50:00 +0000

Here's a recent email from UpToDate.
The iPhone app is coming soon! SV

With a new year about to start, it's natural to think about the goals you'd like to achieve in the months ahead. As a physician, those goals most likely include doing everything you can to provide the best possible care for your patients.

At UpToDate^®, we're committed to providing dedicated doctors like you with current and concise evidence-based clinical information you can trust. Therefore, we are working on product enhancements to make it easier for you to get answers to clinical questions in the year ahead. These include:

Introduction of a mobile application for the iPhone - coming soon!
Ongoing development of content in new specialties
Customized subscriber communication based on clinical search history and user preferences

With over 8,300 topics in 17 specialties, and point-of-care access via computer or mobile device, UpToDate will help you find the clinical answers you need when and where you need them. So you'll have more time for the things you enjoy - in 2011 and beyond!

Learn more about UpToDate.

Subscribe today and let UpToDate help you achieve your 2011 professional goals.

CVS Caremark iPhone App

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:43:00 +0000

WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) announced today the release of the Caremark.com iPhone application. Available at no cost at the iPhone App Store, this new application provides iPhone users with the ability to access the Drug Information Database to learn more about various prescription drugs and allows CVS Caremark plan members to log-in and securely manage their prescriptions on-line. The application can be used with all versions of the Apple iPhone, the iPod Touch and the iPad.

PRNewswire

CVS Caremark

Skyscape sale: 25% off

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:09:00 +0000

Skyscape sale:25% off

Get 15% off on the purchase of any Skyscape resource. Save 25% when you buy 2 or more!* View ProductsSpring is a time to refresh and renew. And Skyscape wants to help you freshen up your mobile device with some new clinical resources and decision tools at significant cost saving—now through June 1.This is a limited-time offer, so don't delay. With more than 600 resources to choose from, you can get all the decision support you need—at a price you can afford.

Skyscape Sale: Save 20%

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:03:00 +0000

Save 20% on any purchase of $75 or more through February 14, 2010.

Take advantage of these great cost savings on the most trusted clinical resources. Offer ends midnight on Valentine's Day.

Wishing you and your patients a very happy Valentine's Day.

Act now

Unbound Medicine: Relief Central™ Disaster Relief

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:55:00 +0000

Unbound Medicine announces the release of Relief Central™, a free disaster relief resource developed by the staff of Unbound Medicine for relief workers, first responders, and others helping in the field. This ongoing initiative delivers the latest information to mobile devices and the web, helping anyone traveling to disaster sites to assess damage, learn about the geographic location, view journal citations and abstracts, and access the latest news.

Relief Central includes:

The World Factbook from the CIA
The Field Operations Guide from USAID
MEDLINE Journals
Relief News
Relief Central, available for iPhone®, iPod touch®, BlackBerry®, Android™, Palm®, and Windows Mobile®, utilizes Unbound Medicine's award-winning platform to quickly and easily deliver answers at the point of need. With it, you get superior navigation tools, an intuitive interface, clean design, and the Relief Central content available on the web.

25 Killer iPhone Apps to Help You Live Longer and Healthier

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:46:00 +0000

25 Killer iPhone Apps to Help You Live Longer and Healthier

http://www.budgetlife.com/blog/healthy-iphone-apps/

Guest Posting is now available

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:19:00 +0000

Guest Posting is now available

Got the urge to blog and promote your latest innovation to the delivery to healthcare or to mobile computing?

Let us know.
We have several specialized sites that have a strong following:

Android Phone Blog
Blackberry Medicine Blog
EHR PHR Patient Portal PCMH Blog
iPhone Medicine Blog
Smartphone Medical Blog

iTwinge iPhone external keyboard

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:28:00 +0000

Will you twinge at the iTwinge?
It may be heretical but some people may want to use an external "mechanical" keyboard with their iPhones for prolonged typing. The iTwinge, when attached, would cover the virtual keyboard available in portrait mode. What about you? Please complete our survey.
If its the real thing, it will be shipping in November for $30 American. SV

iTwinge Mobilemechatronics

iPhone Consumer Health Apps: Good Morning America

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:15:00 +0000

My goal was to assemble 5 affordable apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch
Total purchase price was under $10.

Here they are in alphabetical order:

ePocrates (free)
Health Cloud (free)
iFitness ($1.99)
Pocket First Aid and CPR ($3.99)
Restaurant Nutrition (free)

This is the link to the Good Morning America interview showing them in operation.

ePocrates
Medication descriptions, side effects, drug-drug interactions, pill identifier

Health Cloud
Native iPhone client for Google Health PHR
Creates a Continuity of Care Record that follows the guidelines of the
American Academy of Family Physicians
Retrieve medical history, surgical history, medication lists, allergies,
lab results

iFitness
Over 230 exercises illustrated and described
Stretches for individual body parts
12 exercise routines
Ability to track progress

Pocket First Aid and CPR
Topics include CPR, choking, bites, bruises, burns, seizures
Includes instructional videos

Restaurant Nutrition
Nutritional information from Restaurant Chains
Ability to track what is eaten per individual profile
Ability to locate restaurants via Google Maps
Ability to locate restaurants by calorie, fat, carbohydrates

iTunes Store

Related article: Best new software for your smartphone/PDA

The best new software for your PDA/Smartphone

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:02:00 +0000

Here is a short review of software to help make practicing medicine a little easier.

Includes a review of device characteristics:

Android,Apple,BlackBerry,Palm,Symbian,Windows, memory issues, input methods, WiFi, 3G and EHR integration.

Includes products from:

AAP,AAFP,ACP,Epocrates,Johns Hopkins, Merck,Skyscape, UpToDate. SV

Medical Economics Article

Modern Medicine Podcast

Related Article: Consumer Health Applications for the iPhone/iPod Touch

Make your Smartphone Smarter Podcast

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:55:00 +0000

Here are some suggestions for getting the most out of your smartphone. SV

Modern Medicine Podcast

iphone video accessory: Owle

noreply@blogger.com (Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP CHCQM) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:40:00 +0000

Imagine a bracket into which you could snap your iphone.
The bracket would help you hold the camera steady, add accessory lenses, a boom microphone, video light and possibly a camera facing you.

The iphone could then be used to video presentations, procedures and even video conference!

Check out the videos.
How would this help you in your practice and family life? SV

Owle