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.

From Capitol Hill to a hospital near you? 5 federal recommendations for healthcare AI policy
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.
Healthcare AI regulation needs nuance, balance: Research review
When regulating AI-equipped medical devices, the FDA might take a page from the Department of Transportation’s playbook for overseeing AI-equipped vehicles. These run the gamut from assisting human drivers to fully taking the wheel.
ICU diary-keeping: There’s an AI for that
Intensive care units around the world use daily diaries to track patients’ emotional as well as physical ups and downs. Many find that keeping these helpful resources can add to nurses’ already-heavy workloads. How might generative AI help?
Stanford HAI lookback: Best-read blog posts of 2024
The year 2023 saw a shift toward open-source AI models, surging investments in generative AI and increasing AI regulation.
Providers, payers share actionable experiences involving healthcare AI
A large venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage healthtech companies has a tip for AI startups targeting the healthcare sector.

Patient Engagement Solutions Market worth $13.7 Billion by 2019

February 15 - The patient engagement solution market is expected to reach $13.7 billion by 2019 from $5.5 billion in 2014 at a CAGR of 20% from 2014 to 2019.

February 16, 2015

Google, Mayo Clinic forge partnership

Google and the Mayo Clinic announced a partnership aimed at providing more reliable and accurate healthcare information. The changes are expected to be unveiled on Feb. 17.

February 13, 2015

Indiana breach affects 45K

An Indiana mental health organization has disclosed the breach of 45,000 patients' records after one of its providers failed to encrypt laptops containing clients' medical data and Social Security numbers, reports Clinical Innovation + Technology.

February 11, 2015

Tech companies gain favor of Congress in bid to relax regulations

A lobbying campaign by technology companies that will profit from selling digital health has been successful so far, reports Politico.

February 11, 2015

How integrating technologies can transform healthcare

Technology integration has the power to transform healthcare by facilitating better medical services for patients, reports Forbes.

February 9, 2015

Anthem warns breach victims of email scam

Anthem is warning its 80 million former and current members, who were victims of a cyberattack breach, of an email scam, according to Reuters. 

February 6, 2015

Apple technology spreading quickly in top hospitals

Major U.S. hospitals are quickly adopting Apple healthcare technology, in particular Apple's HealthKit service, reports Reuters.

February 5, 2015

HHS, ONC to invest $28M in state HIE grants

Department of Health and Human Services chief Sylvia Burwell announced that the agency will invest $28 million in health information exchange grants, according to Health IT Buzz, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT’s official blog.

February 4, 2015

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FDA says years-long tirzepatide shortage is resolved, will give limited leeway to compounders

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.

AI in Healthcare

From Capitol Hill to a hospital near you? 5 federal recommendations for healthcare AI policy

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.

Cardiovascular Business

Merck spends up to $2B to license new weight loss drug with potential heart benefits

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.