Search Tag: Healthcare
2019 13 Jun
Blockchain technology is only on the radar for 12% or healthcare organisations in Europe, according to a new report. The International Data Corporation (IDC) surveyed 290 healthcare organisations and found that 44% of respondents had not heard of Blockchain while 23% had no understanding of how the tech could be used in healthcare....Read more
2019 30 May
As the healthcare C-suite reshuffles its priorities and the responsibilities of its members, technology chiefs in a healthcare organisation can have a hard time getting their voice heard. While the role of the CIO and CISO continues to take a more central position in decision-making, there can still sometimes be gaps in understanding...Read more
2019 30 May
An Indonesian island is upping the innovation stakes with a healthcare Blockchain project for local citizens . Batam, located a short boat ride from Singapore, is working with a group of tech partners on a Public Healthcare Blockchain (PHB) , leveraging world-class data analytics tools at a secure data centre. You might...Read more
2019 23 May
A cross-party think tank Policy Connect and the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Data Analytics in the UK, have called for a ‘settlement’ on public data between the citizen and bodies which provide public services. The parliamentary group met at Westminster this week to present their findings in their report ‘ Trust, Transparency...Read more
2019 19 May
Researchers at Penn State University say that people who are confident about machine performance and their own abilities to engage with technology are likely to transfer these attitudes to use of digital healthcare services and providers. The research team presented results of their study ‘ Digital Doctors and Robot Receptionists:...Read more
2019 13 May
“As the representative of the incredible capabilities robotics can offer, can you help forward the development and integration of advanced technological beings like yourself to provide point-of-care health services?” “You call yourself a "social robot" and you want to do good for humans. How far do you think you can go to save a human...Read more
2019 09 Apr
A recent survey study by Black Book Market Research provides interesting insights into how digitalisation is radically transforming not just the healthcare delivery process but also hospital "business" operations, i.e., transforming RCM, financial, and other administrative processes. With this tech-driven transformation, the strategic role of...Read more
2019 02 Apr
Communication plays a big role in human interaction. In healthcare, effective communication between care providers, and with their patients, is a must. This is because poor communication can adversely impact patient care or even cause medical errors. The advent of multi-use smartphones and mobile devices, including mobile apps and portals,...Read more
2019 28 Mar
The College of Healthcare InformationManagement Executives (CHIME) and Associazione Italiana Sistemi Informativi in Sanità (AISIS) have announced that they have opened a CHIME chapter in Italy . This is the first CHIME chapter to be launched in Europe and the second international chapter to be established under CHIME. You might also...Read more
2019 19 Mar
With the launch of Samitivej "Virtual Hospital" app, Thai patients will have a convenient way to consult with specialist doctors – anywhere they are and anytime they want to. In addition to teleconsultation services, the online hospital also offers home delivery of medication or home visits to take blood samples (Test@Home). You might also...Read more
2019 05 Mar
Adoption of complex technologies such as artificial intelligence requires planning and strategy. Healthcare IT executives and professionals (CTOs, CIOs et al.) need to be aware of best practices for i mplementing AI systems at their respective organisations. Here's some guidance that they can use for effective rollouts, coming from four AI tech...Read more
2019 05 Mar
A new study warns lab instruments used in biomedical research, such as DNA synthesising machines, may be leaking sensitive information t hrough some kind of noise or sound that they make. The study by University of California researchers serves to highlight new security risks created by the cyber-physical nature of biotechnology workflows. The...Read more
2019 12 Feb
Artificial intelligence (AI) is seen driving what is regarded as the new phase of automation. Advocates say it is hard to think of any area of our lives that will not be affected by this nascent data driven technology. AI is already in healthcare too; for example, Google’s Deep Mind has taught machines to read retinal scans with at least as...Read more
2019 05 Feb
Blockchain is said to be what healthcare needs to address numerous issues and concerns related to data storage, security and privacy, as well as sharing and exchange of information. With sophisticated encryption methods and decentralisation, advocates note, data cannot be more safe in the blockchain. Still, many healthcare organisations have expressed...Read more
2019 29 Jan
Artificial intelligence heralds a new phase of the automation era. In order to succeed with AI in healthcare, providers should be prepared to cope with important challenges in this new, technology-driven environment. As tech and automation will greatly influence the way people work, healthcare organisations and policymakers must address education,...Read more
2019 29 Jan
Data forms an important part in clinician decision-making. This is one reason electronic health records serve as a useful and easy-to-access source of patient data and other information needed by care teams. How to make the most of valuable patient data in EHRs and put it to work for better personalised care will require more advanced technologies,...Read more
2019 22 Jan
Dr. Axel Schumacher, who has worked in the field of genetics for more than 20 years, says humanity is witnessing the beginning of a greatly exciting era of precision medicine . Of note, he expects the cost of genome sequencing a person to continue its downward trend – with costs recently falling below the $1,000 dollar mark and soon hitting the...Read more
2019 08 Jan
While the New Year is upon us, there are certain things that will continue to play an increasing role in healthcare such as artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine, and cloud computing. Healthcare is witnessing an explosion in the amount of data generated from patient records (EHRs), mHealth devices, and research studies, among...Read more
2019 08 Jan
Blockchain technology has been touted as an important innovation when it comes to storing and securing data, which abounds in healthcare. Some experts say the technology could help facilitate the creation of a more comprehensive, secure and interoperable repository of health-related information. Many healthcare organisations in Europe are...Read more
2018 12 Dec
AI’s role in healthcare seems to increase by the day. More than helping manage workflows, the technology can potentially transform how healthcare is delivered and the way we think about medicine. In what's fast becoming a more machine-led healthcare environment, there are people who remain unconvinced about putting their health in the hands...Read more
2018 11 Dec
With staffing shortages a perennial problem in many hospitals, it comes as no surprise that patients' interactions with healthcare AI chatbots are also on the rise. In some instances, speaking to a chatbot, instead of a nurse or doctor, is how patients get in touch with healthcare providers these days. It is estimated that the number of chatbot interactions...Read more
2018 07 Dec
Healthcare is seeing increased use of machine learning tools, which allows medical professionals to do their jobs more efficiently. A prime example is how machine learning has helped improve accuracy of a health system's readmission risk prediction model, resulting in a significant reduction in case managers' work hours. Bon Secours Charity Hospital's...Read more
2018 04 Dec
Some artificial intelligence (AI) systems can already perform certain tasks as well as or even better than humans, for example, machine learning models that interpret diagnostic imaging studies – like what radiologists do – although the former can do the interpretation in seconds or much faster. What about voice AI? This technology is...Read more
2018 29 Nov
Artificial intelligence (AI) and interoperability are among the most challenging technologies for implementation in 2019 for CIOs. CIOs rated AI and cyber security (94%), Internet of Things (IoT) (90%), and interoperability (82%) as the most problematic technologies to apply next year. In parallel, 24% of healthcare CIOs admit having...Read more
2018 28 Nov
The role of CIOs is changing as the HIT management model shifts toward decentralised department heads and Line of Business (LOB) executives. This was one of the findings of Black Book Market Research in recently-released material based on the results of surveys undertaken in the U.S. by 247 CIOs and 1,305 Non-IT C-Level and senior management leaders....Read more
2018 26 Nov
Blockchain technology has given rise to new concepts such as "smart contracts", which have the potential to be a game changer especially when it comes to facilitating business transaction processes. For example, if your flight is cancelled but you purchased flight insurance, a smart contract might instantaneously pay you after getting an update from...Read more