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.

Patients from 2 more hospitals at risk after allegedly swapped syringe in Colorado

Fallout continues after a former surgery technician allegedly stole a syringe in Colorado and replaced it with another substance. Now patients in Washington state are being told they are at risk.

Alabama MRI facility promises patients a ‘spa-like’ atmosphere

Can’t stand crowded waiting rooms? A new imaging center in Prattville, Ala., might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for all this time.

GuideWell opens collaborative ecosystem for health innovation

GuideWell Innovation launched its Collaborative Resource Ecosystem (CoRE) in Orlando’s Lake Nona Medical City, which aims to serve as a network connecting entrepreneurs, research and development experts and healthcare leaders with innovative ideas, funding opportunities and resources in order to develop the next generation of health solutions.

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Advisory board named for Wanda digital platform

Digital health platform Wanda announced the formation of a scientific advisory board to provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to the Wanda management team.

SAMHSA holding opioid recovery app challenge

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is holding a challenge for an innovative mobile app to provide opioid recovery support for patients receiving medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders.

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ATA supports Obama administration's effort to expand broadband access

President Obama has introduced ConnectALL, an initiative aimed at ensuring broadband parity for Americans of all income levels.

Apple's patent shows medical device plans for its smartwatch

The Apple Watch is poised to make an impact on the wearable medical device market, according to the company's patent filing.

Use of health monitor devices to triple by 2020

Adoption of health monitoring devices will nearly triple by 2020, exceeding 70 million worldwide, up from an estimated 26 million this year, according to Juniper Research.

Around the web

RBMA President Peter Moffatt discusses some of the biggest obstacles facing the specialty in the new year. 

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

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.