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Patient and provider examine digital health metrics
By  Trevor Dermody 11:10 am March 11, 2024
Today, Wolters Kluwer Health announced a new suite of next-generation clinical support tools pairing point-of-care decision support, workflow optimization and patient-centered care resources.  The new suite includes UpToDate, UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp), UpToDate patient engagement (formerly Emmi) and UpToDate digital architect.  Wolters Kluwer released two new products: the UpToDate...
Healthcare providers in an operating room wearing an extended reality headset while standing over a patient
By  Dr. Liz Kwo 06:20 am March 11, 2024
Health is standing on the cusp of a revolution, and augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies are at the forefront, transforming everything from surgical training to patient mental health care.  The technologies are not just changing the game; they are redefining the playing field, offering unparalleled precision, immersion and connectivity. This article explores the...
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By  Jessica Hagen 12:53 pm March 7, 2024
It has become increasingly necessary for healthcare executives to monitor the pharmaceutical supply chain, primarily as overdose deaths related to counterfeit pill use more than doubled from July-Sept. 2019 to Oct.-Dec. 2021, according to the CDC.   The FDA sought to address the issue by enacting the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), which went into effect in November. Still, healthcare...
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By  Jessica Hagen 02:36 pm February 29, 2024
Healthcare data exchange startup Moxe Health raised $25 million in growth capital from Trinity Capital. WHAT IT DOES The company offers payers and providers tools for sharing patient health record information. Moxe's convergence product allows payers to input their insights into the EHR for providers. For providers specifically, the company offers its digital release of information product, which...
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By  Jessica Hagen 02:13 pm February 23, 2024
The integration of blockchain technology in healthcare represents a significant leap forward in terms of enhancing data security, safeguarding patient privacy and improving supply chain management. This transformative technology is redefining the landscape of healthcare data management. Revolutionizing healthcare data security Blockchain technology, with its decentralized and tamper-evident...
Healthcare provider putting medication into an infusion line with a patient lying in a bed
By  Jessica Hagen 01:39 pm February 22, 2024
Tech-enabled infusion platform Uptiv Health announced a partnership with Lyn Health, a healthcare provider for poly-chronic patients, to merge infusion therapy with chronic care management through an offering dubbed Uptiv360.  Through the partnership, patients can undergo an onboarding process via an app, followed by an evaluation by a nurse practitioner during an infusion visit. Within 48 hours...
Healthcare provider wearing a lab coat and a stethoscope while interacting with a tablet
By  Nathan Eddy 11:20 am February 21, 2024
Despite the growing demand for virtual healthcare solutions, patients still harbor apprehensions over the use of AI in medical diagnosis, according to a survey from The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, a joint venture between Cleveland Clinic and telehealth giant Amwell.  The survey found the availability of virtual second opinion (VSO) services made it far more likely for respondents to follow...
Healthcare provider standing next to a patient lying in a bed in a hospital room
By  Jessica Hagen 02:26 pm February 16, 2024
AI-powered care facility automation platform care.ai announced an enterprise-wide partnership with New Jersey-based not-for-profit hybrid care provider Virtua Health, where Virtua will leverage care.ai's virtual care offerings, including its Smart Care Facility Platform and Always-Aware ambient sensors. care.ai's Smart Care Facility Platform includes a network of sensors spread through a care...
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By  Dr. Liz Kwo and Dr. Astrid Batcheloris 10:36 am February 16, 2024
In the evolving healthcare landscape, board members must understand their pivotal role in guiding digital innovation strategies, anticipating risks and making informed decisions to keep their organizations at the forefront of the industry. As the healthcare sector continues evolving under the influence of digital innovation, the boardroom has become a critical arena for steering organizations...
Healthcare provider sitting at a desk while wearing a stethoscope around their neck and looking at a computer
By  Jessica Hagen 02:53 pm February 13, 2024
Zocdoc, a health tech company known for its appointment-booking and doctor-search tool, announced its new Guided Search capability. The tool provides patients with more tailored search results based on their symptoms and what they are seeking treatment for, helping users find the right in-network provider.  "We know that choosing the right provider is very important to patients, but far too often...