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Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP), one of the country’s largest physician- owned and led emergency medicine groups, is bringing the mobile technology of iTriage® to its hospital clients. The partnership will enable consumers to conveniently access critical medical information and locate the closest EMP-staffed emergency departments and hospitals.   EMP Chief Executive Officer Dominic J. [...]

More consumers than ever before are searching the Internet for medical information and using mobile devices to manage their healthcare. A mobile study released last week by comScore found that 90 million people in the U.S. owned smartphones, up from the previous quarter. Hospitals, urgent care centers and physicians are connecting with patients through the mobile technology of iTriage®, allowing them [...]

Before you set your little goblins loose on October 31st, be aware of these top Halloween hazards: 1. Candy Coma It’s tempting to want to eat all the sugary, chocolaty treats at once, but too much candy will lead to tummy aches and indigestion. Solution: Fill up by eating a healthy meal before trick-or-treating and set a limit on how much candy can be consumed in one sitting. 2. Dashing in the Dark That [...]

Schumacher Group, the leading emergency and hospital medicine management firm, continues to bring the mobile technology of iTriage® to communities across the country. For hospital emergency rooms, iTriage provides an additional channel to increase awareness of their ER Wait Times. For consumers, the iTriage platform provides quick and convenient access to critical medical information that leads [...]

From researching possible causes of a nagging cough to refilling prescription medications, more consumers than ever before are using their mobile devices to access medical information and take action. A new Cybercitizen Health 2011 study by Manhattan Research reported earlier this week that about 26% of U.S. adults used their mobile phones to access health information during the past year, an increase [...]

 While breast augmentation surgery remains among the top cosmetic procedures, many women who have had the procedure have two burning questions on their mind regarding safety: Do implants increase the risk of breast cancer? and, Is it still safe to have a mammogram? Breast Cancer Risks There is no evidence that breast implants increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, according [...]

“Building relationships with patients is the single most important thing hospitals can do to make a lasting change in the delivery of care,” says Steve Whitehurst in the most recent version of HealthLeaders Media magazine. At iTriage, we couldn’t agree more. Every patient connection and encounter with a health system heightens their perception of the patient experience.  Innovative approaches [...]

Earlier this year, Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health reported that business travelers who spend the most time on the road have higher rates of obesity and rate their health as worse than those who travel infrequently.  If you’re a frequent road warrior, you don’t have to become part of the grim statistics. While you can’t control where your boss sends you, the good news [...]

When it comes to traveling, remembering to pack the cell phone charger and unplug the coffee pot before heading out the door isn’t always our top concern. A recent study found that 40% of adults surveyed said that what worried them most if they became sick or injured while traveling was getting the right medical attention. 40% of U.S. mobile consumers over age 18 own a smartphone, and that number [...]

College life can be stressful. Unfortunately, suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students after car accidents and occurs twice as often in men than in women. The transition of new living arrangements, responsibilities, and the uncertainty of a new routine can trigger an emotional roller coaster for some students while leaving others unphased. A study by the American College Health [...]