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Feature
28 Dec 2020
Explore 3 IoT trends in healthcare for 2021
Healthcare IoT predictions for 2021 include growing adoption of complementary technologies such as AI and cloud to more effectively handle patient care and safety. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Oct 2020
Interest in wearable health devices grows despite challenges
Amazon Halo has advanced wearable devices in healthcare, but challenges of a growing digital divide and questions about their clinical value remain. Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2020
Digital health tools platform attracts EHR vendors
Startup Xealth's platform enables providers to prescribe patients with anything from a remote patient monitoring device to a food delivery service. The tech also benefits CIOs. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jul 2020
Future of IoT in healthcare brought into sharp focus
Advancements in AI and the effects of the global pandemic are some of the main drivers that will encourage healthcare organizations to adopt medical IoT. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2020
Use of AI-assisted surgery remains limited despite its benefits
While AI adoption to assist with surgeries remains limited, the technology holds great potential to increase quality of care and decrease patient risk. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 May 2020
Surge in digital health tools to continue post-pandemic
Four healthcare leaders explain how COVID-19 will help make digital health tools mainstream. Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2020
COVID-19 puts healthcare IoT's potential in the spotlight
Healthcare professionals can use IoT sensors to contain outbreaks by tracking equipment, personnel and proper hand hygiene in medical facilities and assist patients remotely. Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2020
Partners donate technology, services to pandemic relief
IT services companies are contributing a mix of advice and cloud offerings to help research groups and other organizations battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2020
Q&A: Remote care trend spotlights IoT security in healthcare
Healthcare IT professionals and medical device manufacturers must bolster IoT security with the growing number of connected devices, regulations and the future of remote care. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Apr 2020
Invest in digital health tools strategically -- especially now
Healthcare CIOs should invest in and deploy new digital health tools cautiously and strategically, despite the FDA's decision to relax regulations during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Mar 2020
Pandemic drives demand for 3D-printed medical parts
Formlabs has begun 3D printing nasal swabs to help health systems combat the COVID-19 crisis. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Feb 2020
IoT medical devices face barriers before a bright future
Medical organizations must break down the silos that keep their IoT devices from working together to effectively incorporate innovative technology that can improve patient care. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2020
Clearwave launches patient check-in tablet app
Patients can check in, make payments and input personal and demographic information via tablets with Clearwave Connect, the company's third patient check-in tool. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Nov 2019
Data silos hinder IoT in healthcare; tech giants could help
Healthcare organizations are starting to see value in breaking down IoT data silos to create a single view of a patient. Tech giants may be uniquely positioned to help. Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2019
New Salesforce Health Cloud tools help life sciences close customer gap
Salesforce rolled out new features for Health Cloud focused primarily on the life sciences. The goal is to help those kinds of companies get closer to their customers. Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2019
Philips Research brings AI, AR to healthcare
Scientists at Philips Research North America are applying AI and augmented reality to healthcare -- tools they hope will be game changers for clinicians and patients. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Nov 2019
5 ways to properly secure medical devices
Medical device security is paramount, so IT professionals should make sure they follow best practices. Here are five ways to secure medical devices to mitigate cyberthreats. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Sep 2019
Telehealth technology improves healthcare access for rural areas
Rural communities often suffer from a lack of healthcare access, and nursing homes in these areas are doubly at risk. Telehealth brings needed services to these vulnerable populations. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Aug 2019
Do benefits of remote patient monitoring outweigh challenges?
Remote patient monitoring keeps healthcare providers informed about their patients' health between visits, and can warn them if something changes that needs immediate attention. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Aug 2019
Healthcare cloud induces benefits in storage, security
Healthcare sees value in vacating the premises and migrating to the cloud for lower maintenance costs and better storage, disaster recovery, security, AI and analytics. Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2019
Tech panel highlights digital healthcare products, platforms
From an electronic stethoscope to a voice technology platform, six startups presented their products at the 11th annual mHealth & Telehealth World Summit in Boston. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2019
How the CIO role in healthcare has evolved at Northwell Health
What issues keep Northwell Health CIO John Bosco up at night? Cybersecurity and finding skilled healthcare IT staff who can keep up with innovation. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2019
Anatomage Cloud update supports one-click image viewing
The Anatomage Cloud platform updates reduce workload and enhance collaboration between medical professionals, according to the vendor; the basic cloud platform service is free. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2019
Regulation for AI-based medical devices could drive adoption
AI algorithms in healthcare currently regulated by the FDA are static and require manual updates. The FDA is now looking into what it would take to regulate AI algorithms that are dynamic. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Apr 2019
Remote patient monitoring requires medical device management
While remote patient monitoring devices can be beneficial to hospitals as a way to improve patient engagement, they aren't without their security challenges. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2019
Hospital robots need close oversight and strict governance
Strong governance is vital for finding the right balance between cutting-edge technology and patient care in the clinical setting. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Mar 2019
Intermountain Ventures: A look inside a healthcare venture fund
Intermountain Healthcare has launched a new ventures division that operates under its own set of governance models and policies. Its mission is to bring innovation to the healthcare setting. Continue Reading
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Guide
20 Mar 2019
How healthcare AI technology can improve patient outcomes
There are seemingly endless possibilities for AI in healthcare, whether it's as a set of second eyes for radiologists or as a tool to improve patient engagement. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2019
Philips buys Carestream Health's healthcare information systems
Philips' acquisition of Carestream Health's HCIS business gives the company more imaging technologies, while boosting its position in the health IT market. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jan 2019
Consumer health products can be a boon to providers, patients
As the consumerization of healthcare continues, new products displayed at CES 2019 -- like the first wearable blood pressure cuff -- can be beneficial to providers and patients. Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2019
VR in healthcare is changing the patient care game
Healthcare professionals are using virtual reality to provide better care for patients and better training for doctors. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jan 2019
Modus V brings robotic assistance to neurosurgery
Modus V may be the first robot assistant for neurosurgeons. Sebastian Koga, M.D., called the robotically controlled digital microscope an extension of a surgeon's vision. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2019
AI in radiology is having a moment -- one that has staying power
Two radiologists provide examples of how AI is making its mark in their field, such as comparing old and new images and helping prioritize critical cases. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Dec 2018
FDA selects 8 medical device developers into opioid crisis challenge
Eight applicants advance to the next stage of an FDA innovation challenge, which asked medical device developers to tackle the opioid crisis in new ways. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Dec 2018
Medical device risk management hinges on strong processes
Mayo Clinic cybersecurity expert Kevin McDonald has some advice on how health IT pros can reduce the security risks posed by connected medical devices. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Nov 2018
Remote patient monitoring technology major focus of new AMA guide
The American Medical Association created the Digital Health Implementation Playbook, which provides a step-by-step guide to technology implementation, with a focus on remote patient monitoring. Continue Reading
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Infographic
01 Nov 2018
Payer-provider partnerships may fuel future affordable care
Taking an untraditional route to value-based care, payer-and-provider partnerships highlight the collaborations between benefit planners and healthcare systems. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Nov 2018
AI technology in healthcare advances surgical, clinical support
The healthcare industry is beginning to warm up to AI, as the technology helps providers make clinical decisions and assists with certain types of surgery. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Nov 2018
Hospitals battle duplicate medical records with technology
See how IT executives at two healthcare organizations weed out patient identification errors related to duplicate medical records -- a significant problem, according to research. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Nov 2018
Improved patient outcomes underscore convergence efforts
Clinicians, health IT professionals, insurance carriers and others have started a slow roll toward improved patient outcomes using methods based on healthcare reform. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Oct 2018
FDA strengthens medical device cybersecurity program
The FDA recently took additional steps to encourage better medical device cybersecurity, including releasing a cybersecurity playbook for healthcare organizations. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Sep 2018
5 steps for creating a healthcare technology innovation plan
Before investing in and implementing a new technology initiative, healthcare CIOs should first diagnose the condition they want to solve. Then they can research possible cures. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Sep 2018
Speech recognition technology in healthcare tested at Boston hospital
Voice technology will become commonplace at Boston Children's Hospital now that three pilot projects set in clinical settings have proved successful. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Aug 2018
Three major opportunities emerging for AI in medical imaging
New opportunities for AI in medical imaging are emerging in image analysis, smart medical image processes and smart medical imaging machines, industry analysts say. Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2018
McAfee threat research team uncovers healthcare security risks
The McAfee advanced threat research team has shown that a weak communications protocol can lead to a 'man-in-the-middle' attack that could be hazardous to a patient's health. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Aug 2018
FDA challenge encourages development of pain management devices
An FDA innovation challenge pushes developers to create pain management devices as a way to address the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Aug 2018
3D printed organs help improve pre-surgical preparation
Imagine that a surgeon is holding a duplicated organ in hand when illustrating specific pathologies to the patient before a scheduled operation. Thanks to the 3D printing technology, a true-to-life ... Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jul 2018
Hacking and fraud escalate concerns about AI in healthcare
While many in healthcare tout the benefits of AI in clinical settings, artificial intelligence isn't immune to nefarious misuses, such as hacking and clinical fraud. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jan 2018
How not to sell IoT for healthcare to hospital leadership
When discussing an IoT initiative with hospital leadership, be sure to focus on the value the technology can bring to the organization while also addressing potential concerns. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Jan 2018
Tech giants take on healthcare technology industry
Consumer technology giants such as Apple, Google, Microsoft and more are accelerating their efforts to remake the healthcare technology industry by developing new tools geared towards consumers, ... Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Oct 2017
Uses for Bluetooth in healthcare include RTLS, indoor GPS
Bluetooth technology can be used in a hospital setting to provide patients with indoor GPS and the ability to receive information about equipment and medication. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Aug 2017
Change management culture to support telehealth technologies
If a healthcare organization wants to successfully implement a new technology, especially telehealth technologies, it needs to create a change management culture. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jun 2017
Telehealth technologies help save healthcare organization $4.6 million and more
Telehealth technology has the ability to help healthcare organizations save money, reduce costs and achieve better patient outcomes. That's what Emory Healthcare discovered. Continue Reading
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Guide
31 Mar 2017
A guide to healthcare IoT possibilities and obstacles
This essential guide explores the potential of the internet of things in healthcare, as well as some of the obstacles that may hinder its wider adoption. Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2016
Digital health technology poised to help an aging population
Startups and established mHealth and health IT vendors showcase care coordination and telehealth apps, while speakers talk about tech tools for the elderly and mentally ill. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Feb 2016
Wearable technology in healthcare is out of reach for many
People from low income populations suffering from chronic diseases could benefit from the use of wearable healthcare technology. However, there are several barriers in the way, experts said. Continue Reading
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Guide
21 Sep 2015
Wearable health technology in medical and consumer arenas
The future of wearable health technology in the medical space may depend on if providers can make a business case for the use mobile devices. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jul 2015
Wearable health technology and HIPAA: What is and isn't covered
Healthcare data many think is protected by HIPAA may not be. With wearable health technology, some experts are concerned by what's not covered. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Sep 2012
Clinicians discuss pros and cons of point-of-care testing devices
The growing use of point-of-care testing devices could improve the efficiency of medical tests, but some users worry about the quality of the devices. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2010
Time for industry to tap into mobile health business
Mobile health has the potential to revolutionize health care delivery, clinical care and communications with patients. So, what's holding it back? Continue Reading
