healthcare

A chance to take a look at the 'winning' ideas.

Jeffrey Immelt talks about future GE role in treatment of chronic diseases in the home -- in Japan (22% over age 65).

Optimal cholesterol, blood pressure, no diabetes -- means your arteries may be younger than you.

Study by Kaiser Permanente indicates that those who use in-home blood pressure monitoring (with clinician oversight) have better-controlled blood pressure.

Lack of Medicare reimbursement for in home mobility assistance -- cited by the American Association for Homecare.

Barriers cited: privacy and security concerns, licensing and credentialing, connectivity, and questions about the regulatory approach.

Now that boomers are online, how do they use the Net on behalf of their own health?

Health IT-related savings generated over a 10 year period.

KRU blog: WebMD (the most 'trusted' online health brand) launches Health Exchange, described as a 'game changer'.