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Doximity, a new health technology company from the founders of Epocrates, has launched a physician network platform that links medical professionals via their iPhone, Android device or computer to collaborate on patient treatment or find appropriate experts.

A doctor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) at the Permian Basin, is conducting housecalls for his diabetic patients, as part of a continuing project in partnership with global healthcare provider healthimo. Stephen Ponder, MD, professor of pediatrics at TTUHSC, is a pediatric endocrinologist with extensive experience and publications on treating children and teens with Type 1 diabetes. He also has almost a decade of experience in telehealth strategies.

Hospital executives and patients agree that healthcare needs a revamp, and they're looking to information technology to make that happen, according to a recent survey. But when it comes to their technology desires and concerns there are some differences.The survey was conducted by Dell in the fall of 2010, polling 150 hospital executives and 309 hospital patients on issues facing the healthcare industry. Hospital executives' concerns

Remote patient monitoring, or telehealth, has taken huge strides forward, with demand for this technology on the rise - especially among home-care agencies, disease management companies and clinical trial groups, according to a new report from market research firm Frost & Sullivan.

Philips has announced a collaboration with the non-profit organization Imaging the World (ITW). The joint ambition of the organizations is to improve the quality of people's lives and healthcare in Africa through meaningful healthcare solutions, education and research. The organizations' work together consists of three strong pillars: contribution of two Philips CX50 CompactXtreme portable ultrasound systems for use in Uganda, technical training on the ultrasound systems, and financial support.