The 2015 Direct Messaging Survey by HIMSS shows increasing use and appreciation for secure data exchange. Challenges remain in technology standards, cost, and workflow. Despite rapid growth, barriers include high cost, disruptions, and lack of connectivity. Benefits include speedier access to information. Key findings include common use cases and challenges with incorporating structured data in EHRs.
$2M e-ICU project to be launched in regional Korea
South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare is allocating 2.5 billion won ($1.7 million) to establish a remote ICU network in regional hospitals by 2026.
