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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Apple’s healthcare-related sales could reach $313B by 2027

Apple’s healthcare market opportunity could reach $313 billion by 2027, analysts at Morgan Stanley predict, with medical-grade wearables like the Apple Watch leading the charge in revenue growth.

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ZOLL data breach impacted 277,319 patients

More than a quarter-million people were recently affected by a ZOLL Medical data breach that exposed patient names, addresses, dates of birth, limited medical information and some Social Security numbers, the company announced.

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Cedars-Sinai launches Alexa pilot in 100 patient rooms

Cedars-Sinai, a non-profit hospital based in California, is launching a pilot program to outfit 100 patient rooms with a platform powered by Amazon’s voice technology, Alexa. 

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Why CMS is pushing for interoperability

CMS, in conjunction with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), recently proposed new rules to regulate interoperability standards. The rules would impact healthcare providers and plans, and ultimately give patients better access to all their health information—for free.

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Health apps stop sharing sensitive data with Facebook after media reports

A report from The Wall Street Journal has led some popular health and wellness apps to cease data sharing with social network company Facebook after the practice was revealed.

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CMS wants to reach stakeholders with a podcast

CMS has created a podcast called “CMS: Beyond the Policy” to inform industry stakeholders about changes and updates to its policies and programs, the agency announced. 

Orbita and Mayo Clinic Team Up to Extend Award-Winning Alexa Skill to Google and Voice-Powered Web Chat

Unveiled at HIMSS, Mayo Clinic’s expanded voice offerings span omnichannel environments, providing trusted health and wellness information to an exponentially growing number of consumers.

HIMSS19: Premier head DeVore outlines 5 big items on U.S. healthcare’s to-do list

If healthcare is to rise to the challenge of providing better care while holding the line on costs, stakeholders across the entire industry must collaborate around digesting data and serving patients.

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.