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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Forbes announces 30 Under 30 healthcare leaders

Forbes has announced its annual 30 Under 30 list, highlighting leaders across industries. Within the healthcare space, the list features leaders working to expand access to care and to treat and cure disease.

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Cyberattack threats rise amid medical device growth

As healthcare devices become ever more digitally connected and network capabilities expand with new technology, the threat of cyberattacks is rising.

Amazon launches new virtual health service

Just months after announcing it was closing its primary health services business, e-commerce giant Amazon is once again stepping into the healthcare sector with a new services offering, Amazon Clinic.

 

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Google Cloud launches three healthcare accelerators

Google Cloud has launched three new healthcare accelerators, partnering up with health systems, to address common use cases around health equity, patient flow and value-based care.

 

AdventHealth partners with Monogram Health for remote monitoring program

Health system AdventHealth has teamed up with Monogram Health to improve the health outcomes of kidney care patients. 

 

Q&A: Bicycle Health CMO breaks down telehealth’s role in the opioid crisis

Health Exec caught up with Brian Clear, MD, chief medical officer with Bicycle Health, to learn more about the current state of the opioid overdose crisis and the role of telehealth.

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Physicians are overwhelmed with clinical work

U.S. physicians might be missing out on innovative medical research due to the overwhelming amount of reading and clinical work they are faced with, according to a recent survey.

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Cleveland Clinic to help like-minded hospitals boost quality, improve outcomes

Cleveland Clinic experts will work with hospitals and health systems “to ensure the highest standards of patient care delivery, enhancing operational efficiencies and supporting the professional development and education of clinical and non-clinical staff."

Around the web

The tirzepatide shortage that first began in 2022 has been resolved. Drug companies distributing compounded versions of the popular drug now have two to three more months to distribute their remaining supply.

The 24 members of the House Task Force on AI—12 reps from each party—have posted a 253-page report detailing their bipartisan vision for encouraging innovation while minimizing risks. 

Merck sent Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, an upfront payment of $112 million to license a new investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist. There could be many more payments to come if certain milestones are met.