Nimble: EMR and revenue cycle management software developer ClearPractice this week introduced a "comprehensive" EMR application called Nimble that was specifically created for the iPad. The company said it worked with Apple to optimize the app's interface. "We didn't just replicate our existing EMR system on the iPad, we took the opportunity to rethink the EMR experience and do all the things we could never do via other devices or platforms," ClearPractice President Joel Andersen told Healthcare IT News.
Breast Cancer Diagnosis Guide: BreastCancer.org has released a new iPhone app that guides users through pathology reports and explains the medical terms associated with the reports. The app also allows users to enter in their own pathology report results so they can receive research news, information, and articles specifically tailored to their diagnosis. Site
Dynamic Controls: New Zealand-based Dynamic Controls system by which wheelchair users can control their iPhone using the chair's own joystick. MedGadget
AppointmentCity: The app enables users to book appointments with healthcare providers on-the-go. Providers including doctors, dentists, therapists, personal trainers and even veterinarians. The app finds providers nearby based on the user's current location. Site
Mobile Medication Manager: Everyday Health has partnered with CareSpeak Communications to create "Mobile Medication Manager," an SMS-powered application for HIV patients. Patients set up their medication alerts online, then the system alerts the users to medication's scheduled time, name, dosage, and more. Patients can also choose to include up to two caregivers to receive "escalation alerts" in case they fail to confirm medication intakes. Release
Scribe Mobile: Scribe Healthcare Technologies released its new mobile dictation app, called Scribe Mobile. Scribe Mobile is initially available for the iPhone, iTouch, and iPad. John Weiss, Scribe Vice President: “For those who use or prefer cellular coverage other than AT&T, Scribe Mobile will work on the iTouch, which can be purchased for just over $200. Given the low cost and numerous additional features of the iTouch, I can’t see why anyone would choose the older style recorders over an iTouch with Scribe Mobile.” Release
MD-IT iConnect: MD-IT, a developer of medical documentation software, released MD-IT iConnect, an application for dictating patient visits. Kerry Matre, MD-IT director of product development. “Our application allows for customers to select a patient from their current patient schedule and dictate directly into their iPhone, reducing the overall time needed to document patient encounters." Release
Pocket Body: Ireland-based eMedia Interactive updated its popular Pocket Body iPad/iPhone software for studying the human anatomy. Video below:
