Search Tag: healthcare innovation
2025 10 Jan
Space medicine research has significantly influenced modern healthcare, with many cutting-edge technologies used on Earth originating from space exploration efforts. Innovations such as telemedicine, robotics and miniaturisation have evolved due to the unique demands of space missions. These advancements, originally designed for use in zero-gravity...Read more
2024 23 Dec
Ranking puts Fresenius Medical Care among the best-in-class sustainability performers in the world and Europe The company recorded progress towards its sustainability targets Sustainability is one of the essential drivers for future Fresenius Medical Care (FME), the world’s leading provider of products and services for individuals with...Read more
2024 20 Dec
R Healthcare nonprofit ECRI is relocating its global headquarters from Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania to a new location in Montgomery County, PA outside Philadelphia in early 2025. ECRI sold its headquarters building, located on a 24-acre campus on Butler Pike in Plymouth Meeting, to a nonprofit organization that operates a school and...Read more
2024 16 Dec
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of innovation across industries, and healthcare is no exception. With its ability to process vast amounts of data and execute tasks with unparalleled precision, AI offers promising opportunities to improve both operational efficiency and clinical outcomes. Despite its early successes,...Read more
2024 16 Dec
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of innovation across industries, and healthcare is no exception. With its ability to process vast amounts of data and execute tasks with unparalleled precision, AI offers promising opportunities to improve both operational efficiency and clinical outcomes. Despite its early successes,...Read more
2024 09 Dec
The healthcare industry has made significant progress in achieving interoperability over recent years, yet fully seamless data exchange remains elusive. Interoperability, the ability of diverse healthcare systems to share, interpret and utilise data effectively, is crucial to improving patient outcomes, reducing costs and enhancing overall healthcare...Read more
2024 09 Dec
The exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and healthcare is no exception. With applications ranging from diagnostics to robotic surgery, AI's potential relies heavily on the advanced computational capabilities of graphics processing units (GPUs). However, the rising demand for these specialised...Read more
2024 09 Dec
Technical debt, a challenge faced by organisations across all industries, is particularly complex in the healthcare sector. This refers to the inefficiencies and costs incurred when outdated IT systems remain in use instead of being retired or upgraded. The increasing frequency of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) further compounds the issue for...Read more
2024 09 Dec
Technical debt, a challenge faced by organisations across all industries, is particularly complex in the healthcare sector. This refers to the inefficiencies and costs incurred when outdated IT systems remain in use instead of being retired or upgraded. The increasing frequency of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) further compounds the issue for...Read more
2024 09 Dec
The fusion of healthcare and technology drives significant advancements, and HealthEx is at the forefront of this transformation. With €13.2 million ($14 million) in funding led by General Catalyst, HealthEx has launched an AI-powered platform that aims to redefine how healthcare systems and patients manage and utilise data. By prioritising patient...Read more
2024 02 Dec
The development of medical device software has transformed healthcare by combining technological innovation with stringent regulatory compliance. These advanced systems play a critical role in improving patient care, reorganising operations and enabling real-time monitoring. However, the complexity of integrating cutting-edge technologies with...Read more
2024 02 Dec
The healthcare sector is undergoing a significant transformation as the demand for precise, timely and personalised care grows. At the core of this transformation lies the integration of real-time data, which is crucial for enabling swift decision-making and improved patient outcomes. Yet, many healthcare organisations grapple with outdated systems,...Read more
2024 30 Nov
Natural Language Processing (NLP) is profoundly transforming healthcare by addressing the challenge of managing vast amounts of unstructured data generated in clinical settings. From electronic health records (EHRs) to clinician notes, unstructured data often remains untapped despite its potential to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency....Read more
2024 29 Nov
This issue focuses on the transformative power of talent in reshaping healthcare. In an industry driven by innovation and evolving patient needs, the role of visionary leaders and skilled professionals has never been more critical. Our contributors explore how talent-driven strategies can empower organisations to navigate complex challenges,...Read more
2024 29 Nov
The AI-Driven Talent Revolution in Healthcare marks a transformative shift as AI technologies enhance patient care and streamline operations. By leveraging tools like machine learning and natural language processing, AI enables personalised treatments and predictive analytics, improving outcomes and efficiency. However, challenges such as workforce...Read more
2024 29 Nov
Approximately 1 in 10 patients is harmed in healthcare, with organisational and technological issues being key contributors. Improving staff coordination, safety guidelines, and automating management systems can help reduce unsafe care. Key Points No healthcare setting is immune to safety incidents. There are four distinct...Read more
2024 26 Nov
Commitment to expand access to healthcare, with target of reaching 3.3 billion patient touchpoints worldwide in 2030, including 1.25 billion patient touchpoints in low- and middle-income countries Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in own operations (Scope 1 & 2) by 40 percent from baseline in 2019 30 percent of the company’s senior...Read more
2024 26 Nov
Cloud technology has become a cornerstone of modern healthcare infrastructure, enabling organisations to store, manage and process vast amounts of data with efficiency and scalability. As the demands on healthcare systems evolve, particularly with the integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), cloud environments must...Read more
2024 26 Nov
Cloud technology has become a cornerstone of modern healthcare infrastructure, enabling organisations to store, manage and process vast amounts of data with efficiency and scalability. As the demands on healthcare systems evolve, particularly with the integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), cloud environments must...Read more
2024 26 Nov
The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology is transforming radiology, addressing the long-standing challenges of cost management, efficiency and diagnostic accuracy. With healthcare demands escalating and patient expectations changing, traditional imaging systems face increasing pressure to deliver improved outcomes with constrained...Read more
2024 18 Nov
Integrating telemedicine with electronic health records (EHR) offers an opportunity to reorganise patient care while modernising healthcare operations. It bridges the gaps between telehealth platforms and traditional EHR systems, ensuring comprehensive data management. The benefits are compelling—improved care delivery, reduced administrative...Read more
2024 14 Nov
International networking, a wide range of innovations and a forward-looking programme "Meet Health. Future. People." is MEDICA’s campaign motto for the future in the new trade fair year 2025. The aptness of the motto was confirmed by the success of MEDICA 2024 and its concurrently held number 1 supplier trade fair, COMPAMED 2024. “The...Read more
2024 13 Nov
COCIR, the European trade association for the radiological, electromedical, and healthcare IT industry, proudly marked its 65th anniversary yesterday. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and healthcare professionals to reflect on the association’s significant achievements and discuss the future of healthcare in Europe....Read more
2024 11 Nov
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) offer transformative possibilities for healthcare, enhancing diagnostics, treatment planning and patient outcomes. However, scaling these technologies requires frameworks that ensure equitable access and effectiveness for diverse patient populations. Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) provide...Read more
2024 04 Nov
Integrating AI-driven care coordination software transforms healthcare delivery by reorganising workflows and improving patient outcomes. University Hospitals’ initiative to incorporate AI platforms across its network demonstrates how technology can elevate care coordination while easing clinician workloads and enhancing efficiency. By using advanced...Read more
2024 03 Nov
The advent of bioinformatics in personalised medicine marks a significant breakthrough in modern healthcare. By integrating biological research with computational technologies, this discipline allows vast datasets to be analysed efficiently, leading to more patient-specific treatment plans. Due to the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI)...Read more
2024 03 Nov
The advent of bioinformatics in personalised medicine marks a significant breakthrough in modern healthcare. By integrating biological research with computational technologies, this discipline allows vast datasets to be analysed efficiently, leading to more patient-specific treatment plans. Due to the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI)...Read more
2024 29 Oct
Built for maximum security and AI innovation, Oracle transforms the EHR from an administrative burden into a clinical asset to help improve care delivery Oracle is previewing its next-generation electronic health record (EHR) to thousands of customers and partners attending the Oracle Health Summit . Built from the ground up to take advantage...Read more
2024 28 Oct
The finalists in the 16th Healthcare Innovation World Cup and the 13th MEDICA START-UP COMPETITION have advanced from around 550 candidates based in 62 countries from Armenia to China and America to Rwanda. From 3 p.m. on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 November, they will be exhibiting their innovative solutions on the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM stage...Read more