Precision Medicine

Also called personalized medicine, this evolving field makes use of an individual’s genes, lifestyle, environment and other factors to identify unique disease risks and guide treatment decision-making.

Orbita’s Voice Experience Designer brings a personal medical assistant to your home

Orbita, providers of software for a home healthcare systems, has developed Voice Experience Designer, a smart voice-powered home health system for physicians and patients.

American Medical Association Releases New Guidance on mHealth Applications That Promote Safe and Effective Patient Care

On November 16 the American Medical Association (AMA) released new guidance on mobile health applications (mHealth apps) and devices that promote safe and effective patient care. 

eHealth Technologies Empowers Imaging Data Interoperability for Rochester RHIO

Rochester, N.Y., December 6, 2016 – eHealth Technologies, the leading provider of image-enabled Health Information Exchange (HIE) solutions, and the Rochester RHIO (Regional Health Information Organization), a regional HIE serving 13 counties in western New York State, continue to make progress with image data interoperability.

Biotech company AngioSoma names new CEO

Biotech company AngioSoma announced today the appointment of a new CEO who brings extensive healthcare experience with hospitals, health insurance organizations and physicians' offices.

Insulia makes managing type 2 diabetes easy

Voluntis, producers of therapeutic companion software to help people manage their chronic diseases, has received FDA 510(k) clearance and the CE Mark for Insulia, a digital way of helping patients with type 2 diabetes manage the disease.

Carbon monoxide antidote cuts levels in half in 25 seconds

 Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh may have found an antidote to the deadly gas in cases of carbon monoxide poisonings.

APIs present potential to improve interoperability

In addition to accessing and viewing medical information, patients need a convenient, quick method to share such information. Application program interfaces (APIs) are a potential solution to boosting interoperability in the healthcare industry.

Northwestern, AbbVie partner to research cancer therapies

A new collaboration between two Chicago healthcare entities will provide a platform to conduct ongoing cancer research.

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Stryker, a global medtech company based out of Michigan, has kicked off 2025 with a bit of excitement. The company says Inari’s peripheral vascular portfolio is highly complementary to its own neurovascular portfolio.

RBMA President Peter Moffatt discusses declining reimbursement rates, recruiting challenges and the role of artificial intelligence in transforming the industry.