Idlelo 2012
The primary goal of the IDLELO 5 conference is to increase the awareness, integration and adoption of free and open source software (FOSS) in Africa. The theme of the IDLELO 5 conference emphasizes how FOSS solutions are being used to achieve Millennium Development Goals (MDG) by 2015. Whether we work as individuals or with a multilateral or bilateral donor, an international corporation, consultancy or nonprofit group, members of the community should all be contributing toward an unprecedented worldwide effort to reach the Millennium Development Goals by 2015.
The conference will be chaired by Mrs Omobola Johnson, Honourable Minister of Communication Technology of the Federal Republich of Nigeria. The Free Software and Open Source Foundation for Africa - FOSSFA, IDLELO and the national host - the Open Source Foundation of Nigeria (OSFON) have rolled out a package to take care of all intending participants.
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Malaysia Open Source Conference 2012
Malaysia Open Source Conference 2012 (MOSC2012) is an international conference for sharing knowledge in ICT thats related to Open Source Software (OSS) and OSS communities. This year’s theme for Malaysia Open Source Conference 2012 is “Enterprising Open Source”. The theme invites the participant to share and explore the Open Source solutions and technology that are used in Enterprise environment.
This year, we are back to Klang Valley as most of our target participants are here. About 500 Open Source developers, system administrators, entrepreneurs, CIOs, CTOs, expert users, strategists and enthusiasts from all over the world are expected to join the 4th installment of Malaysia Open Source Conference which will be held on 8th to 10th July 2012.
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Open Source Scotland 2012
A new and unique digital conference in the heart of Scotland; where agencies, subject matter experts (SME), Chief Technical Officers (CTO) and entrepreneurs meet to discuss new ideas and innovation brought about by the rise of Open Source Software.
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Self Service Healthcare is Thriving
...In other words, self care is thriving. Using a PC, laptop, or smartphone patients can now access a host of healthcare information and services online from anywhere they might be. Using any one of these devices, they have ready access to online health information about symptoms, drugs, treatment options, healthcare facilities, and much more. In addition to PHR systems, mobile apps tailored to your particular health situation or wellness objectives abound. Free open source software tools exist to help predict longevity, assess susceptibility to strokes or heart attack. In addition to health educational materials, there are now health egames that make learning more enjoyable for patients of all ages. Prescription refills can be done online and the medication will be delivered to your home. New self care, self education, self examination, and self treatment are emerging in ever greater frequency...
Blue Button: Driving a Patient-Centered Revolution in Health Care
A lot can happen in a year. Last October, I wrote about a promising new offering for people looking to take control of their own health and health care decisions. Known as "blue button," this simple (but rather revolutionary) technology offers individuals the ability to download their own health information with just the click of a mouse. Read More »
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Integrated Telehealth and Care Management Program for Medicare Beneficiaries with Chronic Disease Linked to Savings
Treatment of chronically ill people constitutes nearly four-fifths of US health care spending, but it is hampered by a fragmented delivery system and discontinuities of care. We examined the impact of a care coordination approach called the Health Buddy Program, which integrates a telehealth tool with care management for chronically ill Medicare beneficiaries. Read More »
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Today's 'Meaningful Use' Standard for Medication Orders by Hospitals May Save Few Lives; Later Stages May Do More
The federal government is currently offering bonus payments through Medicare and Medicaid to hospitals, physicians, and other eligible health professionals who meet new standards for “meaningful use” of health information technology. Whether these incentives will improve care, reduce errors, and improve patient safety as intended remains uncertain. Read More »
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How Much Should We Engage with a Standard?
...For each standard the contributors to the healthcare system in an enterprise or jurisdiction (referred to as a contributor in the remainder of this document) can choose their level of engagement in its design, development and maintenance. Often standards come with associated products, where level of engagement is also a choice. Read More »
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Unleashing the Power of Data and Innovation to Improve Health
...HHS has begun "liberating" health data through the Health Data Initiative -- making more and more data from HHS' vaults (from CMS, CDC, FDA and NIH, to name a few sources) easily available and accessible to the public and to innovators across the country.
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Regulatory Compliance Officers Need Not Fear Open Source Software in Medical Devices or Mission-Critical Healthcare IT Systems
I spent the past few days in Boston at the Harvard Medical School Conference Center speaking audiences at the Medical Device Connectivity Conference (I presented lectures on how to design next-generation medical devices and gateways). Read More »
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