Food Dyes Debate Draws On

This past week, an article was published in the New York Times entitled Artificial Dye Safe to Eat, Panel Says. In it, they argue that an expert panel has concluded that there is no proof that artificial food colorings cause hyperactivity in most children. This government panel further decided that there is no need for the foods to carry warning labels of potential to cause hyperactivity.

Curiously, 6 out of the 14 experts voted that a warning label was needed. This means that 43% of the panel found the evidence linking food coloring to ADHD alarming enough to suggest warning labels on all foods with artificial coloring.

I think it’s overwhelmingly premature to make such a bold statement as “Artificial Dye Safe to Eat” when only one expert could have tipped the balance to a 50-50 split decision.

iPad 2 Review, is it good for mobile EMR EHR?

Check out this great review of the iPad 2 from Kevin C. Tofel from the GigaOm team.

Looks like the iPad 2 beats out the Google Android tablets currently on the market: the Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galaxy Tab in design.

We are all impressed with the feel of the new design. While the iPad 2 is more of an evolutionary upgrade, Apple has tweaked it to make for an even better overall experience that nearly any tablet consumer will appreciate.

Everyone in healthcare will love the new design!

DrChrono.com iPad EMR App Update Supports Dictation, to Offer eRx

DrChrono.com iPad EMR App Update Supports Dictation, to Offer eRx

New York, NY, May 21, 2010—DrChrono.com, the premier publisher of dynamic point-of-care and practice management software, has released a series of updates to its iPad EMR (electronic medical record) app–the first and only native EMR application for the Apple iPad. The updates support new features and enhance functionality.

DrChrono.com’s iPad EMR app was unveiled on April 24 at the Health 2.0 Conference in Jacksonville, FL. The debut was a landmark event in health care technology, marking the first native application (as opposed to VNC-based software) for EMR on the iPad, as well as the first app to offer SOAP notes. The app was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal and The Health Care Blog.

In addition to enhancing functionality, the updates include new features for dictation. Medical professionals can use the built-in microphone to record clinical notes and patient sessions. “The iPad is a tremendously exciting tool with massive possibilities for point-of-care applications,” commented Michael Nusimow, CEO and Co-Founder of DrChrono.com. “We’ve received hundreds of downloads in the first few weeks of our app’s availability. During that time, we have had numerous conversations with current and prospective users involving features that health care professionals need.”

Nusimow added that more updates are on the way. Coming soon: E-prescriptions. “We are working with Surescripts to offer electronic prescriptions directly from the point-of-care screen,” said DrChrono.com COO and Co-Founder Daniel Kivatinos. “Doctors can enter the prescription type, quantity and pharmacy location directly into the app. Each prescription is recorded and can be recalled along with other clinical notes for that patient.”

“DrChrono.com was founded with the goal of promoting more timely and effective interaction between the patient and doctor,” said Nusimow. “As such, we will continue to offer new and enhance existing features based on the needs and requests of health care professionals.”

About DrChrono.com
DrChrono.com is a dynamic medical software company that provides the core scheduling, patient reminders and billing system that every practice needs. DrChrono.com integrates this core application with a diverse selection of technologies and applications such as electronic medical records, E-Prescribing, patient onboarding pads, clinical trial software, and more. Its services enable healthcare providers to have a choice of the applications, technology and back office resources they need without the expense and complexity of those that they don’t. DrChrono.com’s goal is to give health professionals, old and new an all in one solution with next day implementation requiring no upfront costs. At DrChrono.com, our mission is to give doctors, medical groups and clinics A Path to the Future.

Links:
The Health Care Blog:
http://www.thehealthcareblog.com/the_health_care_blog/2010/05/reflections-from-health-20-in-the-doctors-office.html

The Wall Street Journal:
http://onespot.wsj.com/health/2010/05/18/a/630293760-drchrono-shows-their-ipad-chops/

DrChrono.com iPad EMR App:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dr-chrono-emr/id369191782?mt=8