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Advances in telecommunications have rapidly brought nations together to share in research, development, and cultural exchange. RAND research on telecommunications includes development of satellites, surveillance, and other new technologies, as well as related questions of standards, authority, and the rights to private data.

Journal Article

Effectiveness of Remote Patient Monitoring After Discharge of Hospitalized Patients with Heart Failure: The Better Effectiveness After Transition–heart Failure (BEAT-HF) Randomized Clinical Trial

To evaluate the effectiveness of a care transition intervention using remote patient monitoring in reducing 180-day all-cause readmissions among a broad population of older adults hospitalized with HF.

Feb 18, 2016
Report

Developing a Strategic Program for Chilean Health Information Technology: Environmental Scan and Key Informant Interviews

This report assesses the current state of health information technology adoption and implementation in Chile, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the sector in the coming years.

Feb 11, 2016
Report

Electronic Surveillance of Mobile Devices for Law Enforcement

Mobile phones collect and retain enormous amounts of information that can be useful in criminal investigations. However, state and local law enforcement face substantial challenges when accessing these data.

Dec 10, 2015
Journal Article

Exploring the Effect of the Diffusion of Geo-Targeted Emergency Alerts: The Application of Agent-Based Modeling to Understanding the Spread of Messages from the Wireless Emergency Alerts System

This report examines the effect of the diffusion of geo-targeted emergency alerts.

Nov 23, 2015
Journal Article

Access and Quality of Care in Direct-To-Consumer Telemedicine

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) telemedicine serves millions of patients; however, there is limited research on the care provided.

Nov 20, 2015
Commentary

Paying for Telemedicine

Telehealth, delivering health services and information via technology, holds great promise. But more information is needed to determine what works and what doesn't.

Sep 3, 2015
Journal Article

Optimizing Telehealth Strategies for Subspecialty Care: Recommendations from Rural Pediatricians

Telehealth offers strategies to improve access to subspecialty care for children in rural communities.

Aug 4, 2015
Journal Article

Multidisciplinary Pediatric Obesity Clinic Via Telemedicine Within the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area: Lessons Learned

Telemedicine has been shown to be effective for rural populations, but little is reported on pediatric obesity care via telemedicine in urban settings.

Jul 28, 2015
News Release

Antibiotics Prescribed as Often During Telemedicine Appointments as During Face-to-Face Examinations

Patients treated for acute respiratory infections by a doctor on a telephone or live video are as likely to be prescribed an antibiotic as those treated in person. However, patients treated virtually are more often prescribed a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which is concerning because overuse of the drugs increases costs and contributes to antibiotic resistance.

May 27, 2015
Journal Article

Prediction of Political Action by Means of Propaganda Analysis

A study to determine an opponent's initiatives through analysis of his propaganda.

May 27, 2015
Journal Article

Design and Multi-Country Validation of Text Messages for an Mhealth Intervention for Primary Prevention of Progression to Hypertension in Latin America

This study highlights the importance of developing and validating a package of simple, preventative SMS text messages, grounded in evidence and theory, across three different Latin American countries with active engagement of end users.

Apr 22, 2015
News Release

The Costs of Mobile 'Not-Spots'

Rural areas lacking a mobile phone signal (“not-spots”) experience a negative impact on businesses of all sizes, and could suffer detrimental effects to the long-term sustainability of communities. Residents and visitors would be willing to pay for better mobile coverage.

Mar 12, 2015
Report

The Costs of Mobile “Not-Spots”

Rural areas lacking a mobile phone signal (“not-spots”) experience a negative impact on businesses of all sizes, and could suffer detrimental effects to the long-term sustainability of communities. Residents and visitors would be willing to pay for better mobile coverage.

Mar 12, 2015
Report

Estimating the value of mobile telephony in mobile network not-spots: Summary

This study uses stated preference discrete choice experiments to quantify the value that residents and businesses in not-spot areas and local visitors and tourists to these areas are willing to pay for mobile phone coverage.

Mar 12, 2015
Journal Article

Dementia Care Management in an Underserved Community: The Comparative Effectiveness of Two Different Approaches

Compares the effectiveness and costs of telephone-only approach to in-person plus telephone for delivering an evidence-based, coordinated care management program for dementia.

Feb 19, 2015
Journal Article

Telemedicine Can Lower Costs and Improve Quality and Convenience of Care

The greatest potential for effective and efficient use of telemedicine services lies in the use of emerging payment models. However, expanding existing fee-for-service payment models to include telemedicine may lead to its overuse.

Dec 23, 2014
Blog

Snapchat CEO Discusses App's Appeal, Future of Digital Communication

With technology a persistent theme throughout RAND's biennial Politics Aside event, it was only fitting that the proceedings closed with a conversation on social media between Michael Lynton, CEO of Sony Pictures, and Evan Spiegel, the 24-year-old co-founder and CEO of Snapchat.

Nov 20, 2014
Commentary

How Technology Can Help Save Health Care Dollars

Devising methods to stimulate patients' use of computers, smart phones, and other technology to become more engaged in their health care could usher in an era in which better health is just a click or tap away.

May 6, 2014
Testimony

The Promise and Potential Pitfalls of Expanding the Use of Telehealth

The growth of telehealth requires oversight to ensure that these new delivery models do three things: provide high-quality care, improve access to those who need it most, and are utilized in a cost-effective manner.

May 1, 2014
Commentary

Physicians' Concerns About Electronic Health Records: Implications and Steps Towards Solutions

If practicing physicians are correct, the current state of EHR technology has introduced several impediments to providing patient care, undermining physician professional satisfaction. Many of these problems also should be of great concern to patients.

Mar 12, 2014

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