Search Tag: Healthcare
2024 16 Dec
The healthcare sector is under immense financial strain, driven by shrinking reimbursements, inflation and staffing shortages. While cost-saving measures often target clinical supply chains, a significant opportunity for financial optimisation lies in the often-overlooked realm of non-clinical spending. Categories such as IT, HR and indirect procurement...Read more
2024 13 Nov
We are pleased to announce that, as a direct result of our collaboration with APR Salud—a leading Spanish company in the sale and maintenance of diagnostic imaging equipment—HM Málaga Hospital will join the ranks of medical facilities leveraging the leading-edge technology of United Imaging . This comprehensive treatment center has made the decision...Read more
2024 04 Nov
Emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), are often declared to be transformative in healthcare, with high hopes, expectations, and concerns surpassing those for EHRs, digital health tools, and telemedicine. The FDA has proactively prepared for AI’s integration into healthcare and biomedical product development yet faces distinct...Read more
2024 07 Sep
Healthcare supply chain management is an increasingly important focus for healthcare organisations striving to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The ongoing supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have highlighted the need for healthcare providers to rethink their supply chain strategies. Hospitals...Read more
2024 25 Jul
Healthcare systems are grappling with critical issues, including workforce shortages and clinician burnout, particularly in primary care. The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis projects a 68,020 primary care physicians shortage by 2036, with rural and non-metro areas experiencing the most acute deficits. A survey of 506 U.S. clinicians—including...Read more
2024 24 Jul
Data is pivotal in shaping patient care and driving industry innovation in today's healthcare landscape. Insights from healthcare data can provide a comprehensive view of a patient's journey, optimise resource allocation, and improve strategic planning for healthcare systems and providers. However, transforming raw data into actionable insights...Read more
2024 24 Jul
Data is pivotal in shaping patient care and driving industry innovation in today's healthcare landscape. Insights from healthcare data can provide a comprehensive view of a patient's journey, optimise resource allocation, and improve strategic planning for healthcare systems and providers. However, transforming raw data into actionable insights...Read more
2024 23 Jul
The climate crisis strictly relates to global warming and the growing effects on people's health and environmental conditions. The evidence of the vulnerability of the European and especially the Mediterranean areas increases the need for more impacting actions. The EU project that involves 112 cities committed to reaching net zero impact by...Read more
2024 20 Jun
In today's healthcare landscape, the integration of various technological systems is crucial for achieving true digital health transformation. Integration in healthcare involves the seamless combination of multiple information systems and technologies to create a unified platform for data exchange and workflow management. This integration enhances...Read more
2024 20 Jun
In today's healthcare landscape, the integration of various technological systems is crucial for achieving true digital health transformation. Integration in healthcare involves the seamless combination of multiple information systems and technologies to create a unified platform for data exchange and workflow management. This integration enhances...Read more
2024 09 May
NVIDIA, primarily known for its groundbreaking GPUs in the gaming industry, has made significant strides in healthcare. While its foray into this sector might have initially caused confusion, the company has emerged as a key player, especially in the realm of AI-driven solutions. In recent years, NVIDIA has intensified its efforts, culminating...Read more
2024 22 Apr
Evolution of Physician Perceptions: Embracing Generative AI in Healthcare The adoption of generative AI (GenAI) among physicians is rapidly gaining momentum. A recent survey by Wolters Kluwer Health sheds light on this trend, revealing a significant shift in physician attitudes towards GenAI within just one year. The findings indicate that...Read more
2024 13 Mar
Over the past few years, the U.S. healthcare system has faced significant challenges, including those brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as financial strains, supply chain disruptions, staffing shortages, and limitations on clinical services. These issues, compounded by inflation-related economic concerns, have deeply affected both healthcare...Read more
2024 13 Mar
Over the past few years, the U.S. healthcare system has faced significant challenges, including those brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as financial strains, supply chain disruptions, staffing shortages, and limitations on clinical services. These issues, compounded by inflation-related economic concerns, have deeply affected both healthcare...Read more
2024 13 Mar
Over the past few years, the U.S. healthcare system has faced significant challenges, including those brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as financial strains, supply chain disruptions, staffing shortages, and limitations on clinical services. These issues, compounded by inflation-related economic concerns, have deeply affected both healthcare...Read more
2024 08 Mar
There has been considerable research interest in clinician stress and resilience over the last few years. Clinicians are experiencing levels of distress that put their health at risk and can negatively influence patient outcomes and health system's efficiency. Healthcare leaders should support resources for organisational and system-level changes...Read more
2024 08 Mar
International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra’s enterprise imaging module for radiology once again received a top ranking in customer satisfaction surveys in the US, Canada and Europe. Satisfied and loyal customers are the basis for growth in all operating areas and contributed to order bookings surpassing SEK 5 billion during...Read more
2024 02 Feb
Blockchain in healthcare is a fresh concept. It impacts patient data honesty and care coordination and stops fraud. This piece will lead you through how blockchain changes healthcare, its effects on data safety, and its future role in patient service. Learn about the main benefits, current uses, and potential future developments...Read more
2024 30 Jan
It’s no secret that technological advances have completely revolutionised almost every industry - and the healthcare sector is no exception. The recent advent of digital health tools, such as online health courses , telehealth services, and wearable devices - coupled with some pretty momentous events - have transformed how healthcare services...Read more
2023 02 Nov
Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology and County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT), one of the largest integrated care providers in England, today announced the results of a comprehensive 360 sustainability analysis. The program identified key opportunities to reduce the carbon footprint and waste material within the...Read more
2023 30 Oct
If the health sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest emitter of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) on the planet. To become more sustainable, the health sector is turning to the cloud. A sustainable healthcare system is one that “improves, maintains, or restores health, while minimizing negative impacts on the environment and leveraging...Read more
2023 30 Oct
If the health sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest emitter of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) on the planet. To become more sustainable, the health sector is turning to the cloud. A sustainable healthcare system is one that “improves, maintains, or restores health, while minimizing negative impacts on the environment and leveraging...Read more
2023 27 Oct
Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 47th World Hospital Congress, which takes place from 10 to 12 September 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The World Hospital Congress is an annual event, organized by the International Hospital Federation (IHF), and held in different regions of the world. The Congress brings together hospital...Read more
2023 25 Oct
The 46th World Hospital Congress officially opened today under the High Patronage of the President of the Portuguese Republic. Over 1300 delegates from 89 countries gathered for the Congress, which takes place from 25 to 27 October in Lisbon, Portugal. Deborah J. Bowen, IHF President and President and CEO of the American College of Healthcare...Read more