Innovation can address healthcare’s most pressing challenges, including cost of care, staff shortages and growing health disparities, while at the same time reducing the industry’s environmental impact. Underserved communities are typically hit earliest and hardest by climate impacts. For healthcare to be truly equitable, it must also be sustainable....
READ MOREAs we step into the futuristic landscape of 2023, the healthcare sector is buzzing with the melody of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This melody harmonizes with the rhythm of Machine Learning (ML) and the lyrics of Natural Language Processing (NLP), orchestrating a healthcare revolution that's nothing short of a masterpiece. Here's a look at how these...
READ MOREAs the clock hands of healthcare turn rapidly towards a digital dawn, the importance of a robust IT backbone cannot be overstated. Today’s healthcare realm is much more than just stethoscopes and surgeries; it’s a complex orchestra of data analytics, real-time monitoring, and virtual consultations, all harmonized by the baton of cutting-edge technology....
READ MOREIn the heart of the healthcare industry, a digital revolution is pulsing, driven by three IT trends that are reshaping the way we perceive and interact with health services. First on this transformative journey is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI's prowess in enhancing drug discovery and refining medical imagery analysis is like...
READ MOREHealthcare technology has come a long way in recent years. From virtual medical consultations to wearable fitness trackers, the possibilities are endless. But just as important as understanding what tools are available is how they are implemented and designed. User-centred design (UCD) puts users at the centre of product development, allowing...
READ MOREMany private practitioners are deploying information systems in their private medical facilities to take care of various processes such as patient on-boarding, patient record keeping, patient accounts amongst others. However, there is less effort to ensure that these information systems have the necessary controls to safeguard patients records and...
READ MOREIn an era characterised by unprecedented medical advancements, healthcare stands on the cusp of transformation. As we marvel at breakthroughs in diagnostics, treatments, and technology, we must also turn our attention to how we prepare the healthcare workforce of today and tomorrow. This imperative has led us to explore the untapped potential of educational...
READ MOREMy dear readers, Time is flying, and here we are - in the eighth month of the year. Where have the months gone? Anyway, I am here to say something, right? And guess what, I have to say something quite interesting this month. This year is quite special because it is my revalidation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Every...
READ MOREThe Context for the Health Sector Mr X is a highly-respected paediatric consultant in the UK. However, mental health issues (including being overwhelmed from pandemic backlog, and unwillingness to make decisions lower down the chain of medical hierarchy), have led him to a decision to leave the UK for a more positive, sustainable work environment....
READ MOREA few months ago, I ruptured my plantar fasciitis. After wearing a boot for eight long weeks and receiving shock therapy, I was finally cleared to start working out again. I felt good and strong, so I wanted to continue my efforts while at a conference. Last week, I attempted my routine at the hotel gym, only to pull my gluteal muscle. Little...
READ MOREASCs must track KPIs daily, weekly, monthly, and annually. ASC performance must be measured to keep your business and patients healthy. Financial benchmarks can help you monitor and improve your ASC's clinical and financial performance. However, monitoring, analysing, and comparing ambulatory surgery center metrics to industry averages is the...
READ MOREConclusions of the Conference Held in Madrid on Value-Based Public Procurement On June 6 th 2023, a conference was held on "The Public Sector Contracts Law: Does it favor value-based procurement?", organised by the Subdirectorate General for Public Procurement of the Madrid Health Service, with the collaboration of Impulsa Salud. The rise...
READ MOREPatients have long been left out of the loop when it comes to controlling their medical information. Accordingly, Andaman7 intends to help patients regain control over their health data and enable secure interactions between patients and health actors (hospitals, doctors and public and private researchers). With its innovative patient-centric approach,...
READ MORECardiovascular disease remains a major worldwide public health problem and despite significant advances in diagnosis and treatment, coronary artery disease represents the leading cause of death in the developed world. In some specific patient populations, such as including subjects with asymptomatic CAD, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and kidney or...
READ MOREMy dear readers, It is time again for thoughts from the island. May is particularly important to nurses as we celebrate Florence Nightingale's birthday on 12.05, International Nurses' Day. I am very proud to belong to this community. To be part of this epic community is more than sharing professional views and skills. I cannot put...
READ MOREThe classic model of a boss, or someone in charge, focusing on command-control, using the style of rewarding or punishing subordinates, has generated an anachronistic experience in managing human capital while building an environment of psychological security, collaboration, and innovation. These are currently fundamental in the healthcare space....
READ MORERemote patient monitoring (RPM) is an emerging branch of monitoring technology that may soon upend how patients receive care, similar to how telehealth altered the path of the healthcare industry forever. Technological advancements are entering the field of healthcare at a rapid pace, with a strong emphasis on remote technologies. Other examples...
READ MORESummary Not only in the U.S., but also in Germany it is a fact that in the current economic situation of service providers, i.e. with the prevailing liquidity bottlenecks, the proof of the above thesis sounds tempting, i.e. a service provider participating in "data marketing". Obtains valuable information for the treatment of its...
READ MOREThe COVID-19 pandemic, following the declaration by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 11 March 2020, which elevated the health emergency to an international pandemic, and the rapid evolution of subsequent events on a national and international scale, required the adoption of immediate and effective measures to deal with this situation. ...
READ MOREMy dear readers, It is time again for nursing thoughts from the island. Before I begin, I hope you all had a great start to 2023. May this year be in some way kinder to nurses, midwives, doctors, and healthcare professionals. But we shall see.... This month, I want to share my thoughts with you about my experiences, which I gathered with...
READ MORE