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Author Photo Apple Isn't Only Vendor With New Tablet
Feb 1, 2010  
Posted by Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

While the world awaited Apple's debut of iPad last week, another tablet vendor--that especially focuses on healthcare-- was busy behind the scenes readying its own new product announcement.

Author Photo Healthcare Providers Want "Red Flag" Exception
Jan 31, 2010  
Posted by George Hulme

Dentists, physicians, and veterinarians are asking the Federal Trade Commission to exclude healthcare professionals from regulations designed to mitigate the risks of identity theft. I say: Step up and protect your customers from identity theft.

Author Photo HP Moves Into Doctor Practices With McKesson Deal
Jan 27, 2010  
Posted by Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

As tens of thousands of small doctor office in the U.S. evaluate how they'll cash in on the federal government's $20 billion health IT stimulus programs, Hewlett Packard is the latest computer vendor looking for a piece of the action. And it's signed up with McKesson to help.

Author Photo EMR Vendor Busy Hiring, Not Worrying
Jan 26, 2010  
Posted by Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

Last year eClinicalWorks began offering its e-health record system bundled with Dell computers to small doctor offices via Sam's Clubs. Wal-Mart recently said it was closing 10 Sam's Clubs in the U.S. as the company's discount warehouse outlets struggle in some markets. (Wal-Mart is also cutting 10,000 jobs at Sam's Clubs, mostly related to product demos. Think free frozen pizza samples.) But eClinicalWorks isn't troubled by Sam's Club's problems.

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