Digital Transformation

This evolution of healthcare involves using technology to improve diagnosis, treatments, monitor patients, enhance hospital operations and culture, and bolster consumer-focused care. This includes virtual reality tools, wearable devices, workflow software, health apps and other digital health tools.

About that bipartisan $32B ‘roadmap’ for AI policy: What’s in it for healthcare?
This week Washington took a major step toward nailing down a solid game plan on federal AI spending for everything outside of defense.
Almost 80% of knowledge workers bring their own GenAI to work
Around the world, 3 of 4 workers who routinely handle information are now using generative AI on the job. And almost half of them are new to the technology, having begun using it only over the past half-year.
Key trends in enterprise imaging
Radiology is going though a period of disruption with a growing radiologist shortage, decreasing reimbursements and increasing numbers of exams, making workflow efficiency a critical concern.
So much healthcare data, so many missed opportunities
Four of five hospital leaders trust the accuracy of their institution’s data. Yet almost half of useable data gets underutilized if not completely untapped for guiding business and clinical decisions.
Biden Administration itemizes AI accomplishments to date
Half a year after President Biden officially directed federal agencies in the executive branch’s bailiwick to “seize the promise and manage the risks” of AI, the White House has posted a status report.

WellDoc, Samsung and Ontario Telemedicine Network Announce Innovative Program to Help Ontarians Manage Type 2 Diabetes and Improve Health & Fitness

Digital health technology leader WellDoc today announced the launch of an innovative demonstration program with Samsung Electronics in Ontario, Canada through the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN), a world leader in telemedicine.

August 19, 2015

The Innovation Institute Announces Deloitte as Sponsor and Collaborator for its Innovation Lab in Newport Beach

The Innovation Institute today announced that Deloitte & Touche LLP has signed an agreement to become a sponsor and collaborator for The Institute’s Innovation Lab in Newport Beach, Calif.

August 12, 2015

Dell Services Named Founding Health Care IT Partner for The Innovation Institute

The Innovation Institute announced that Dell Services has agreed to become the founding health care information technology partner of The Institute’s Innovation Lab in Newport Beach, Calif.

August 6, 2015

Cerner Recognized by KLAS for Growth in Population Health Management

Cerner, a global leader in health care technology, has been recognized as "a supplier most considered for future population health management (PHM) capabilities," according to a recent KLAS report.

July 27, 2015

HHS proposes funding increases for health IT and precision medicine

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking $92 million to fund the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT as part of its 2016 budget proposal, Health Data Management reports.

March 3, 2015

Analysis shows hospitals and physicians are rarely penalized for privacy and security breaches

Despite federal government claims to protect the security and privacy of medical records, officials have rarely penalized hospitals, physicians and health insurance companies, ProPublica reports.

March 2, 2015

Four steps to ensure security of medical devices

Medical device maker Phillips Healthcare takes a four-step approach to guard against unauthorized access to devices, data leakage and hacker attacks, Information Security Media Group reports.

February 26, 2015

e-MDs, Lightbeam Health and Princeton HealthCare System Partner to Enhance Population Health

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 10, 2015-- e-MDs, a leading provider of electronic health records (EHRs) and practice management (PM) solutions, and Lightbeam Health Solutions, LLC, a leader in end-to-end population health management, announced today the selection of their integrated platform by Princeton HealthCare System.

February 17, 2015

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AI in Healthcare

About that bipartisan $32B ‘roadmap’ for AI policy: What’s in it for healthcare?

This week Washington took a major step toward nailing down a solid game plan on federal AI spending for everything outside of defense.

Cardiovascular Business

FDA announces new recall of delivery catheters after patient’s death

The recall includes specific lots of five different medical devices used to treat stroke and other neurovascular diseases.

Cardiovascular Business

FDA warns against use of troubled heart devices, citing ‘continued concerns’ after multiple recalls

The agency is urging healthcare providers to transition away from these devices and seek out alternatives. It is even working with other manufacturers to try and get similar products on the market as quickly as possible.