> A bipartisan bill introduced in the House would provide a big boost to Medicare reimbursements for remote patient monitoring and other telehealth services. Article
> The FCC is proposing the creation of a new class of wireless networks that would handle networked and implanted medical stimulation devices. FierceHealthIT
> A mobile terminal from California-based SCM Microsystems is now certified for use with Germany's national electronic health cards, allowing home use of the cards, which carry secure medical records. Press release
> The CEO of a community mental health center in New Hampshire believes simple text messages can help keep patients with chronic anxiety out of the ER. Article
And Finally... We'd cite some numbers from a new report on the global telemedicine market, but the summary doesn't provide any. A peek will set you back $3,950. Press release