Learn how adopting project and portfolio management (PPM) can help in prioritizing projects to support government mandates, compliance, meaningful use, improved patient care, and physician satisfaction.

Microsoft Health Users Group webinar: Kinect and the Natural User Interface

More and more health professionals are using personal computers, smartphones, and tablets at work. How can a health CIO ensure security for patient data while enhancing productivity?

Learn about a new twist on medical dictation using a simple, affordable, and cloud-based solution built on Windows speech recognition technology.

Find out how new software is helping hospital-based physicians be more efficient and provide better, more seamless care.

Vectorform joins us to demo some new designs including one for virtual collaboration and an app to monitor childhood development.

Doctors rely on relevant and accurate information to deliver the best patient care. The CTO of NHS Evidence, Andrew Fenton, makes the case for a new medical search engine.

Dr. Kim Pittenger, Medical Director of Virgina Mason Medical Center clinic in Kirkland, WA shows how lessons from Toyota's efficient production line are transforming patient experience.

Where you live may impact your health as much as your diet or genetics. Bill Davenhall from ESRI joins us to explain this missing link in your medical history.

The Microsoft Biology Foundation provides an open source platform that allows data sets to communicate, facilitating collaboration and accelerating research.

Finding an HIV vaccine relies on tracking huge amounts of data and rapid mutations. Learn how researchers are finding pivotal characteristics with help from Microsoft Research.

Hear how CEO Dr. Patty Gabow took lessons from blue chip brands such as Ritz-Carlton to transform Denver's largest public health system; saving money and jobs and satisfying patients.

The Council integrated the previously isolated case management systems of its various agencies using technology from VisionWare and Microsoft.

Envision a connected future where patients, doctors, payers, and others share information for the best care possible.

How can we enable better care for more people? How can technology help save peoples lives? Find out how Microsoft technologies are making a real impact in health around the world.

Watch how Microsoft and our partners work with governments, organizations, and citizens to help them fully harness the power of cloud computing with flexible solutions, programs, and partnerships to meet local needs.

3M’s latest stethoscope uses Bluetooth wireless technology to allow doctors to record heart beats and store the data as a digital file.

Doctors receive new insights into the symptoms of their young chronically ill patients courtesy of a video game. Health Tech Today talks with the creator of the new technology, Cornelia Ruland.

Dr. Jay Parkinson wants to make seeing a doctor as easy as ordering a book on Amazon. Named as one of the first truly virtual doctors, Parkinson designs health care services based on social networking sites.

Panasonic's Toughbook is a gold standard for medical laptops, built to satisfy demanding customers in critical situations.

CellScope turns a cell phone into a microscope. With images of blood cells, bacteria, or parasites transmitted to medical centers, this tool helps detect outbreaks in remote regions.

The U.S. has one of the highest infant mortality rates among industrialized countries. Text4baby supports underserved mothers with free text messages about pre-natal and infant care.

Find out how doctors and specialists are easily collaborating online, even reviewing high fidelity images, to support patients in rural areas.

Philips Healthcare tools collect data at the point of care and share it quickly and efficiently. Both patient and hospital savings are measurable and better health care is the result.

See how this organization is serving the deaf community in Australia using Microsoft Lync for face-to-face communication and collaboration.

Polycom, a leader in video and audio solutions, brings a seamless teleconferencing solution to healthcare.

Company CEO Chris Otto demonstrates MyHalo, offering around-the-clock vital sign and activity monitoring using body sensor technology combined with the Internet.

Patients want information but hospital staff are often too busy to answer questions. Microsoft researchers are developing new ways to deliver real-time, patient-friendly information.

Group Health is widely recognized as a world leader in eHealth. Matt Handley, physician and CTO, shares how patient feedback guides how they deliver electronic healthcare.

New York Presbyterian recently launched a patient-centered portal, myNYP.org. CIO Aurelia Boyer talks about this totally connected network of patents, community, and health care professionals.

Dr. Yuji Yamanobe, CIO of one of Japan’s most technological hospitals, uses Microsoft Unified Communications to foster collaboration and communication among the staff.

Why is scheduling a doctor’s appointment such a hassle? Online ZocDoc helps you find a doctor near home, read reviews, check insurance, and schedule an appointment…all in under an hour.

Todd Park, CTO of U.S. Health and Human Services, talks about the new consumer-friendly website, healthcare.gov, offering side-by-side comparisons of health insurance plans.

Dr. Michael Buist experienced two near-death experiences due to medical errors. He went on to invent Patientrak, significantly improving the timeliness of doctors attending patients.

Imagination and innovation unite as students compete to bring new technological solutions to global problems. We look at a mobile screening tool that helps prevent child mortality.

With these new mobile apps for schedules, patient results, dictation and charge codes, doctors can make better decisions while on the go.

Get a front row seat as we discuss health reform and the way forward with Dell.

Thailand’s largest hospital and a center for medical tourism shows how they handle patient records, keep costs low, and maintain world-class care with the help of technology.

Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Tulledge-Scheitel shows us their new online tool, Mayo Clinic Heath Manager, powered by Microsoft HealthVault, which helps families better manage their health.

How can diabetes be managed and debilitating complications avoided? What if young people were given digital tools to help manage their conditions?

See how Baycrest Hospital realizes savings and collaboration with Microsoft Lync.

Watch how Kinect might one day play in the healthcare space.

Nazounki Global Medical Network connects Western doctors to patients needing care in Africa using software applications and cellular phones to remotely exchange information and medical images.

In just six months, one million people have digitized health records thanks to a cloud-based solution. We travel to Rio de Janeiro to see the benefits to public health.

See a brand new app called Lifelens, a winner at the 2011 Imagine Cup.

Joel French of Motion Computing shares the latest advances in technology tools along with insider tips on managing a successful healthcare IT implementation.

See how this real-life knight is leading the crusade for patient empowerment. Sir Muir Gray discusses his vision for the future of healthcare and why technology plays such a pivotal role.

At-home wound care providing a yearly savings of $72,000 per patient.

Microsoft Research labs nurture the ideas that become tomorrow’s technology. Learn about the future of healthcare, today.

Medical simulation may look like play, but the results are seriously impressive with Banner Health's innovative solutions based on gaming technology.

Jump over junk food and gobble up healthy treats to give you more energy to win. Fast-paced video games are the latest teaching tool, helping children learn healthy life lessons.

Jeff Goldsmith, a leading healthcare futurist, shares insights on service delivery, communication, and collaboration in the health industry and how IT can help remedy industry shortcomings.

Cairo has some of the worst traffic in the world. Find out how the Egyptian Ambulance Organization has reduced their response time from over an hour to less than 8 minutes.

Learn how gloStream has 100% customer satisfaction with their EMR solution.

Health Postbox Express shows how you can use cloud computing to get your workflow online in as little as a week, for less than you might think.

Andrew Cull, 31-year old paramedic-turned-CEO of Remote Medical International, uses handheld devices, cell phones, and online software to dispense emergency medical services around the globe.

Smartphones have become indispensible tools in healthcare. Learn why no other decision support software is as “smart” as NxOpinion.

As we look into the future of medical technology, hear how coughing into your cell phone could help diagnose what is wrong with you.

Meet the man named as 2009 HIMSS CIO of the Year and hear about the strategies he has used to stay ahead of the game in his long and successful career.

Torbay Care Trust, an integrated health and social services organization, took CRM software and repurposed it to deliver better healthcare. We find out how.

Located in Vatican City, this 130 year-old pediatric hospital has moved to the cloud for its email system improving

Archbishop Desmond Tutu discusses how eHealth -- the use of information technologies in medicine -- may be the key to solving chronic problems in healthcare.

Learn more about coordinating care and integrating systems to put your citizens at the center of your efforts.

Meet Purity, a South African woman who knows, first-hand, the physical, mental, and emotional pain that HIV inflicts on those infected with the virus. She is undergoing treatment, but naturally hopes that a cure for HIV will be found in her lifetime.