Search Tag: Healthcare
How to Evaluate Telehealth ROI
2019 17 Sep
Telehealth is one technological innovation that allows more access to healthcare for people in remote locations and underserved areas. For some provider organisations, telehealth is a means to further optimise delivery of care and improve patient satisfaction. But, as noted in a new study, telehealth entails upfront investments in technology, programme... Read more
Healthcare Blockchain Company Fined for Non-Compliance
2019 20 Aug
Using blockchain technology for crowdfunding activities is now commonplace. However, a U.S. healthcare blockchain company has been slapped fines by the federal government for selling cryptocurrencies ("tokens") to the public in unregistered transactions. You might also like: AWS Blockchain Available Across Multiple Sectors ... Read more
Automating AI for Clinical Decision-Making
2019 07 Aug
Some artificial intelligence (AI)-based techniques are helping improve prediction of risks for certain diseases or disorders. Machine-learning models, for example, can be trained to find patterns ("features") in patient data and then determine a patient's risk of having lung cancer. You might also like: Machine Learning to Recognise Cardiac... Read more
IT and Clinician Collaboration for Better Workflow
2019 06 Aug
Consumerism is a growing trend in healthcare , which is not surprising given the industry's shift towards value-based care model. As a result, patient expectations have changed. Taking cues from their interactions with other services industries (e.g., food and travel), patients now demand "better" services from healthcare providers, including higher... Read more
The Potential of Human Body Communication in mHealth
2019 30 Jul
Use of wearable devices such as smart watches, wristbands, remote sensors, medical devices and the like makes it easier for individuals to track their health and fitness. Moreover, wearables can transmit data that provider organisations can use in monitoring patient conditions and adherence to medication. Since this kind of connectivity and data... Read more
Authorities Eye Indonesian Healthcare Blockchain Pilot
2019 24 Jul
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 also like: Nearly... Read more
Survey Finds Privacy and Security Key Barriers to Interoperability
2019 02 Jul
The exchange of health information between hospitals and other provider organisations could result in more efficient delivery of care. A new survey, however, finds that security and data privacy issues continue to pose a big challenge in promoting interoperability in healthcare . The survey was conducted by the Trusted Network Accreditation Program... Read more
Voice Assistants: Healthcare Friend or Foe?
2019 02 Jul
Voice assistants are used for a variety of reasons, from helping users do simple web search to keeping track of business meetings (similar to an office assistant or secretary). The technology is also being used to help with some tasks related to healthcare. Some large hospitals, for example, have "chatbots" that patients can communicate with to... Read more
How the Human Body Can Make Data Networks Safer
2019 01 Jul
Use of wearable devices such as smartwatches, wristbands, remote sensors, medical devices and the like makes it easier for individuals to track their health and fitness. Moreover, wearables can transmit data that provider organisations can use in monitoring patient conditions and adherence to medication. Since this kind of connectivity and data... Read more
The Pitfalls of AI in Healthcare: Bias and Faulty Anonymisation
2019 25 Jun
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in healthcare, from improving the diagnosis of disease to making innovations in treatment. The role of AI in advancing precision medicine was the focus of a recent conference in Boston organised by Harvard Medical School. You might also like: AI in Medical Imaging May Make the... Read more