Brian T. Horowitz

Although 80 percent of mobile users are aware of a recent World Health Organization report that cell phones could possibly cause brain cancer, less than 20 percent plan to do anything about it, market-research firm TNS reveals. The firm conducted a poll of consumers to gauge their reaction to the May 31 warning by WHO’s […]

Honeywell International, a major technology player in aviation, military and government, is acquiring EMS Technologies, a leading provider of rugged mobile-computing and satellite communications for industrial environments. Honeywell announced the deal on June 13, and the company plans to pay $33 per share, or approximately $491 million, for EMS. The purchase allows Honeywell to boost […]

NaviNet, a Web-based provider of real-time health messaging systems, has launched a new mobile platform called Mobile Connect for PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers) to allow companies such as CVS Caremark and Medco to communicate vital pharmaceutical information to doctors and retail and mail-order pharmacies. It allows doctors to check on a patient’s insurance plan during […]

Health care software developer VitalWare has introduced VitalView, a Web-based project-management tool that provides clinical and financial data to help health care companies adhere to new federally mandated diagnosis codes. The Department of Health & Human Services requires that all medical claims include ICD-10 codes instead of ICD-9 starting on Oct. 1, 2013. HHS had […]

Health care IT is No. 1 among the top 10 hot jobs for college graduates, according to a report by the University of California San Diego Extension. The report “2011 Hot Careers for College Graduates” aimed to reveal the top jobs for both recent grads and those in mid-career. Researchers compiled the data based on […]

Panasonic Solutions Company, which provides IT and collaborative tools to government and commercial businesses, has upgraded its Toughbook 19 convertible tablet, completing an overhaul of its line for harsh working environments. The Toughbook 19 is designed for use by utilities, public-safety first responders, and maintenance and field service workers. Although this model has been available […]

The Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group) is gradually rolling out specifications for a new generation of health-monitoring wireless devices based on the low-energy capabilities of Bluetooth 4.0. Wireless device manufacturers are already designing prototypes of Bluetooth 4.0 health-monitoring devices, and mobile phone manufacturers will embed the updated wireless specification in new products beginning in the […]

Microsoft has enhanced mobile connectivity for its HealthVault platform by allowing developers to build applications for the Windows Phone 7 operating system. HealthVault is a platform that allows users to manage their medication schedules, record lab test results and keep track of fitness goals. Users can now also see a mobile-optimized view of their HealthVault […]

General Dynamics Itronix has unveiled a new rugged notebook, the GD8200, to allow law enforcement officers, military personnel and public safety personnel to stay connected in harsh working environments. Itronix is the rugged laptop division of General Dynamics, the U.S. government and defense contractor that manufactures aircraft, ships, military armament and IT equipment. The company’s […]

Along with the nonprofit organization PING (Positive Innovation for the Next Generation), Hewlett-Packard has announced it will use its webOS mobile operating system to bolster surveillance of malaria outbreaks in Botswana. CHAI (the Clinton Health Access Initiative) and mobile network provider MASCOM are also collaborating on the effort, announced on June 6. MASCOM provides the […]