Search Tag: healthcare technology
2024 14 Oct
The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is undeniable. From improving the quality of care to enhancing operational efficiency, AI promises transformative benefits. However, turning these promises into tangible financial returns remains an elusive goal for many healthcare organisations. Despite expectations for AI to deliver...Read more
2024 07 Oct
Microservice architecture revolutionises how healthcare organisations manage their IT systems by providing enhanced agility, security, and modularity. By breaking down large, complex applications into smaller, self-contained units, known as microservices, healthcare providers can iterate and modernise more efficiently without disrupting entire...Read more
2024 07 Oct
Healthcare organisations are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operational efficiency, clinical workflows, and patient care. AI has the potential to revolutionise healthcare by automating repetitive tasks, uncovering actionable data insights, and supporting decision-making. However, these organisations need powerful...Read more
2024 02 Oct
In today's rapidly advancing world of healthcare technology, organisations are often focused on the latest innovations. Whether it's artificial intelligence, telemedicine, or advanced diagnostic tools, new technologies promise improved patient care and operational efficiency. However, while excitement surrounds these advancements, an equally critical...Read more
2024 16 Sep
As healthcare organisations strive to enhance patient experiences and care delivery, expanding virtual care offers a promising solution. The convergence of advancing technology and shifting patient expectations creates new opportunities for healthcare providers and patients alike. Initially accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual care models...Read more
2024 09 Sep
Application modernisation is a critical challenge for many healthcare organisations, especially those grappling with outdated systems and technologies. In a field where technology plays a crucial role in both patient care and operational efficiency, addressing technical debt is essential to keep up with evolving demands. While modernisation may...Read more
2024 02 Sep
Integrating technology in the modern healthcare landscape is critical to improving patient care, clinical documentation, and workflow efficiency. One such technological advancement is photo-documentation, which involves capturing and integrating clinical photographs into the Electronic Health Record (EHR). While the availability of smart devices...Read more
2024 02 Sep
In healthcare, organisations are recognising the importance of providing a seamless and personalised experience for both consumers and employees. As access to data continues to expand, the challenge lies in transforming this information into actionable insights that can enhance customer experience (CX) strategies. Today’s consumers and employees...Read more
2024 25 Aug
The healthcare industry is at a pivotal point where technology is increasingly being integrated to improve efficiency and patient care. Among the latest advancements is Amazon Web Services' (AWS) introduction of HealthScribe, a clinical documentation program that leverages speech recognition technology and generative artificial intelligence (AI)....Read more
2024 01 Aug
The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the increased integration of Health Information Technology (HIT). This shift necessitates the development of Health Informatics (HI) competencies among healthcare professionals to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and ensure data security. Health Informatics encompasses...Read more
2024 01 Aug
The perioperative period, encompassing the time before, during, and after surgery, is crucial for patient outcomes. Effective communication between healthcare providers and patients during this time can significantly impact patient satisfaction, knowledge acquisition, and overall recovery. Traditional methods often face challenges such as time...Read more
2024 01 Aug
Technology integration in healthcare is pivotal in improving patient care and operational efficiency. However, many healthcare organisations struggle with outdated or inefficient applications, leading to redundancy and inefficiencies. Application modernisation emerges as a crucial process in addressing these challenges, offering a pathway to optimise...Read more
2024 11 Jul
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly become a buzzword in the healthcare industry, promising to revolutionise the clinician experience. While AI brings substantial benefits, such as reducing administrative burdens through ambient AI scribes, the unregulated proliferation of AI solutions poses significant risks. This article delves into the...Read more
2024 27 Jun
The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) has released its draft framework designed to guide the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. This initiative aims to establish consensus standards and provide practical guidance to ensure AI technologies benefit all populations, including those from underserved and...Read more
2024 25 Jun
Virtusa’s SCORE Solution Helps Maximize Clinical Trial Success by Digitizing and Automating End-to-End Sample Collection Processes Virtusa Corporation , a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering, and IT services and solutions, today announced that its SCORE solution has been awarded Best Healthcare Technology Solution...Read more
2024 20 Jun
In today's digitally driven healthcare landscape, organisations face escalating challenges from cyber threats and natural disasters, which can disrupt critical operations with profound consequences for patient care. Nataraj Nagaratnam, an IBM fellow, highlights that downtime caused by events such as ransomware attacks averages more than two weeks,...Read more
2024 30 May
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed a significant shift in healthcare delivery, prompting institutions like Geisinger, based in Danville, Pennsylvania, to innovate rapidly. Geisinger responded to the surge in demand for behavioral health services by leveraging telemedicine, particularly crucial for their predominantly rural patient population....Read more
2024 24 May
Navigating healthcare's digital transformation demands comprehensive change management, including transparent communication, collaborative culture building, and strategic investments, to realise improved patient outcomes and operational efficiencies. Key Points Digital transformation is crucial for healthcare organisations to remain...Read more
2024 24 May
In the Apulia Region, healthcare innovation in telemedicine began many years ago through various projects. The National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) provides for interventions to strengthen and innovate the technological and digital structure of the Italian NHS. Therefore, in continuity, Apulia has started the design and implementation...Read more
2024 25 Apr
Strategies for Addressing Bias in Artificial Intelligence for Medical Imaging The understanding of bias in artificial intelligence (AI) involves recognising various definitions within the AI context. Bias can refer to unequal treatment based on preexisting attitudes, with distinctions between intentional and unintentional bias. Cognitive...Read more
2024 11 Apr
Connectivity issues are the bane of the modern workplace, but in a Hospital-at-Home (H@H) setting, the stakes are raised higher, as it could lead to a critical lapse in patient care. For years, the telecommunications industry has grappled with the concept of the “last mile,” the final stretch of connectivity to a home or business. This bottleneck...Read more
2024 20 Mar
The landscape of patient care is evolving, extending beyond traditional healthcare settings, which promises improved outcomes but also introduces new demands on healthcare provider networks and digital technologies. The emergence of care-at-home models, bolstered by initiatives like the U.S. Centres for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Acute...Read more
2024 06 Mar
Clinical trials are how we discover new cures, and they can be a life-saving form of treatment. Paradigm is breaking down barriers in the healthcare industry with technology that brings clinical trials to more people, such as cancer patients, while reducing the paperwork burden for doctors and nurses to address clinician burnout. Clinical...Read more
2024 01 Feb
AMA CORPORATION PLC, and ROFIM, developers of telemedicine software, announce the launch of a global solution for surgical remote assistance, covering the pre-, per- and post-operative phases. This integrated solution, accessible via a web browser, extends from tele-expertise to remote expert assistance. It enables medical centers to request...Read more
2024 29 Jan
Former Aetna President to lead Convey into its next phase of growth Convey Health Solutions, a leading healthcare technology and services company, announced today that it has appointed healthcare executive Dan Finke as Chief Executive Officer. Finke succeeds Stephen Farrell, who has served the company for more than a decade. “I am...Read more
2023 23 Oct
“Showtime” for digital health innovations for the future at MEDICA 2023 A hundred start-ups and more than 120 high-calibre professional speakers: These are just the “naked” facts which this year’s MEDICA CONNECTED HEALTHCARE FORUM will present as an established part of the programme at the world’s leading medical trade fair MEDICA 2023 in...Read more