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.

Target to pilot connected health devices

Big box retailer Target has begun merchandising connected healthcare devices within dedicated sections of select pharmacy departments, according to a Twice.com report. 

Research and Markets' EMR 2016 report available

The latest edition of "EMR 2016: The Market for Electronic Medical Records" from Research and Markets looks at the market and trends affecting EMR software and related services. 

Government team aims to reinvent Medicare, Medicaid

The New York Times explores the efforts of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation in a story published April 18.

Yelp reviews offer insight into patient experiences, could complement HCAHPS

A recent study found online review platforms like Yelp can supplement information collected through more traditional patient survey techniques, including the HCAHPS survey.

AMA innovation challenge seeks care delivery improvements

The American Medical Association (AMA) is offering prizes totaling $50,000 to help physicians and medical students bring their cutting-edge healthcare ideas to reality with the launch of the AMA Healthier Nation Innovation Challenge.

Health experts remain divided on treatment of high blood pressure

Recent studies point out disagreements in approaches to treating high blood pressure.

Doctors, health officials call for revised approach to opioid prescriptions

Painkillers are an essential component for treating millions of patients, but growing concern about addiction and abuse has prompted a group of U.S. state health officials, public advocates and doctors to call for change.

Mayo Clinic, GE Ventures partnership to accelerate access to cell, gene therapies

GE Ventures and the Mayo Clinic have launched Vitruvian Networks, an independent platform company committed to accelerating access to cell and gene therapies through advanced, cloud-ready software systems and manufacturing services.

Around the web

Styker, 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.

Mark Isenberg, executive vice president of Zotec Partners, discusses key developments that will reshape the specialty this year.