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Jan

Getting Involved With Informatics

1/10/2013 1:24:41 PM by Nancy G Collins PhD RD LDN

Submitted by Carolyn Silzle, MS, MBA, RD... read more

Sep

Promoting Involvement in Nutrition and Personal Health Care Decision Making

9/24/2012 12:57:30 AM by Nancy G Collins PhD RD LDN

Promoting Involvement in Nutrition and... read more

Jul

Challenges into Opportunities -- for Cash!

7/20/2012 8:56:33 AM by Lindsey B Hoggle MS RD

I have written many times about the speed of change in health care these days. It seems that every conversation surrounding health IT has that “urgency” attached. There is one area where I sometimes have to pinch myself, though. Is this real? A variety of “Challenges” are now available which reward innovators with cash. I have spoken with nutrition professionals who have developed their ow... read more

Mar

Tele-nutrition: Not Without Its Risks

3/12/2012 12:56:45 PM by Martin M Yadrick MBA MS RD FADA

Comunication with others in a manner that is not face-to-face is becoming more and more the norm. We even hear stories about family members at home together who text each other instead of walk up or down stairs to speak directly! The realm of client counseling is moving in this direction as well. More and more RDs and DTRs are jumping on the telemedicine bandwagon and using electronic ... read more

Jul

New Nutrition Informatics On-Line Community

7/30/2011 10:49:31 AM by Martin M Yadrick MBA MS RD FADA

We are very pleased to announce the launch of a new forum to share information, post resources, and promote ongoing discussion in nutrition informatics. To join this on-line community, you must be an ADA member. ... read more

Jun

Innovation Challenges for ALL!

6/25/2011 7:19:01 AM by Lindsey B Hoggle MS RD

In my mind, I write this blog several times each day. Reality, however is different. There are so many exciting opportunities in health information technology –and health care overall. Today’s blog has connections to some of the many innovation challenges and competitions which I can only hope that dietitians should participate. Many of these focus on creation of innovative health information t... read more

Jun

Educational Opportunities with HIMSS

6/15/2011 4:09:36 PM by Martin M Yadrick MBA MS RD FADA

As you learn more and more about informatics, you’ve probably become at least somewhat familiar with HIMSS, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. You’re likely also aware that the data from the most recent Nutrition Informatics Survey of ADA members was compiled and analyzed by HIMSS Analytics. HIMSS Analytics is a not-for-profit subsidiary of HIMSS and if you’ve take... read more