Title :
Telemedicine: the next generation is here
Author :
Frommer, Myron H.
Author_Institution :
Telecordia Technol. Inc.-Appl. Res., Morristown, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Telemedicine is a discipline that has existed as a next generation enterprise for over four decades. This paper discusses the history, driving forces, funding and specialties included in telemedicine as they manifest the characteristics of NGEs. Industry examples are described
Keywords :
biomedical communication; medical computing; telemedicine; funding; history; medical communications; next generation enterprise; telemedicine; Biomedical imaging; Business; Corporate acquisitions; Hospitals; Medical diagnostic imaging; Medical services; Power system management; Satellite broadcasting; Surgery; Telemedicine;
Conference_Titel :
Research Challenges, 2000. Proceedings. Academia/Industry Working Conference on
Conference_Location :
Buffalo, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-0628-3
DOI :
10.1109/AIWORC.2000.843293
