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.

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Health Affairs: Healthcare share of GDP to reach 19.6% in 2019

After implementation of the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act, the healthcare share of gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to be 19.6 percent in 2019, according new research, conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, published online Sept. 9 in Health Affairs.

eClinicalWorks aligns with Array Networks for data center scalability

eClinicalWorks, a developer of ambulatory clinical systems located in Westborough, Mass., is now using Array Networks AppVelocity (APV) server load balancer and application delivery controller to support its medical record and management programs for healthcare providers.

Circ: Blacks at higher risk for stent thrombosis after DES

African-Americans may have more of a risk of developing life-threatening thrombosis after receiving drug-eluting stents (DES); however, socioeconomic status was independent of stent thrombosis, according to the results of a study published in the Aug. 31 issue of Circulation.

CCI: DES benefits validated out to five years

Drug-eluting stents (DES) sustain a prognostic benefit up to five years following PCI, based on a survival analysis published in the September issue of Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions.

HHS announces $46 million to ensure transparency in health insurance markets

Affordable Care Act grants totaling $46 million will be distributed to 45 states and Washington, D.C. to help improve the oversight of proposed health insurance premium increases, take action against insurers seeking unreasonable rate hikes and ensure consumers receive value for their premium dollars, announced U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.

PACSGear acquires NAI Tech

PACSGear has acquired all assets of NAI Tech Products, a Auburn, Calif.-based developer of digital video capture of medical images, for an undisclosed sum.

Epson aligns with Philips to offer ultrasound printing options

Royal Philips Electronics has formed an agreement with Epson America that will help pair the Epsons ink jet printers and WorkForce all-in-ones for business environments with Philips ultrasound medical imaging systems used in healthcare clinics and hospitals.

Bos Sci launches bioabsorbable polymer stent trial

Boston Scientific has begun patient enrollment in the EVOLVE clinical trial, which is designed to assess the safety and performance of its Synergy coronary stent, which uses a bioabsorbable PLGA polymer and everolimus drug formulation to create a uniform coating confined to the outer surface of the stent.

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