Search Tag: digital health
2025 04 May
The increasing integration of digital health technologies into perioperative care has created new opportunities to optimise surgical outcomes. Digital biomarkers—quantifiable indicators derived from wearable devices and mobile applications—offer clinicians real-time insights into patients’ physiological and behavioural status across all stages...Read more
2025 04 May
The integration of artificial intelligence into clinical care is transforming healthcare delivery, offering the potential to enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline workflows and improve patient outcomes. However, with the rapid evolution of AI technologies, health systems face a critical choice in how they adopt these tools. Leaders must determine...Read more
2025 04 May
Medication errors remain a leading cause of preventable harm in healthcare settings, contributing significantly to patient morbidity, mortality and increased healthcare costs. With global initiatives such as the WHO’s ‘Medication without Harm’ and the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021–2030, attention has increasingly turned to strategies for mitigating...Read more
2025 26 Apr
The evolution of urgent care delivery has been significantly shaped by the integration of virtual platforms, particularly in the context of value-based healthcare systems. The Get Care Now (GCN) programme, operated by the Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG), represents a mature implementation of virtual urgent care (VUC), offering...Read more
2025 25 Apr
Patient-generated health data (PGHD), derived from consumer apps and wearable devices, offers promising opportunities for enhancing personalised care and contributing to medical research. As healthcare systems move toward digital transformation, PGHD has emerged as a potential asset in both clinical and research contexts. However, the integration of...Read more
2025 22 Apr
Healthcare systems across Asia are facing unprecedented challenges. Ageing populations, rising chronic disease burdens, and resource constraints are pushing traditional models of care to their limits. However, there remains tremendous opportunity for innovation. Multiple stakeholders across the healthcare landscape – from ministries of health and their...Read more
2025 14 Apr
The healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with an increasing shift in care delivery beyond the traditional boundaries of hospitals. This evolution offers substantial advantages for patients, including the comfort of recovering in familiar environments and avoiding prolonged hospital stays. However, the success of this...Read more
2025 14 Apr
In an era where digital innovation is rapidly reshaping healthcare delivery, ensuring equitable access to essential medicines remains a pressing concern across Europe. On 20 March 2025, the Online Order and Home Delivery of Medicines Alliance (OnHOME) convened a high-level event at the European Parliament in partnership with MEP Kristian Vigenin...Read more
2025 14 Apr
In an era where digital innovation is rapidly reshaping healthcare delivery, ensuring equitable access to essential medicines remains a pressing concern across Europe. On 20 March 2025, the Online Order and Home Delivery of Medicines Alliance (OnHOME) convened a high-level event at the European Parliament in partnership with MEP Kristian Vigenin...Read more
2025 09 Apr
As the healthcare sector continues to evolve in the digital age, a new dimension has emerged—one that links improved access to care with environmental responsibility. In Italy’s rural and mountainous Valle del Serchio district, a novel approach has been tested to bridge healthcare gaps while significantly reducing environmental impact. The initiative...Read more
2025 09 Apr
Artificial intelligence holds enormous promise for transforming healthcare, from enhancing patient outcomes to optimising administrative efficiency. However, the sector’s ability to capitalise on this potential hinges on the availability of high-quality, accessible data. Despite hospitals generating staggering amounts of information—50 petabytes...Read more
2025 09 Apr
The integration of chatbot technology into healthcare has rapidly progressed over the past two decades, reflecting a wider shift towards digital health solutions that improve diagnosis, treatment, patient support and overall healthcare efficiency. These artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tools are revolutionising how patients and providers interact,...Read more
2025 09 Apr
The integration of chatbot technology into healthcare has rapidly progressed over the past two decades, reflecting a wider shift towards digital health solutions that improve diagnosis, treatment, patient support and overall healthcare efficiency. These artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tools are revolutionising how patients and providers interact,...Read more
2025 09 Apr
The expansion of electronic health records has facilitated wider use of patient portals to enhance engagement and transparency in healthcare. Legislative requirements now oblige providers to offer patients immediate access to their laboratory test results via these digital platforms. While this initiative aligns with patient-centred care goals, concerns...Read more
2025 08 Apr
Digital innovation is reshaping the way clinicians assess and respond to medical emergencies. In cardiology and emergency medicine, tools like clinical decision-making algorithms, artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced biomarker analysis are proving vital for enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. However, their integration into daily...Read more
2025 25 Mar
Hospitals are preparing to invest billions in artificial intelligence, but the path from pilot projects to system-wide implementation remains riddled with obstacles. As providers shift from experimental AI deployments to broader adoption strategies, the lack of clear evidence, standardised evaluation methods and foundational infrastructure creates...Read more
2025 25 Mar
Image caption: Healthcare business growth concept with medical data and rising financial graph. At the 2025 HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition, leaders from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) outlined their strategic direction for influencing health policy in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Senior Vice...Read more
2025 18 Mar
The rapid advancement of digital health technologies, particularly clinical decision-support tools and artificial intelligence, reshapes the landscape of cardiovascular and emergency medicine. These innovations hold immense potential for improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes by providing real-time insights and reducing the administrative...Read more
2025 10 Mar
The digital transformation of healthcare is not just a technological shift but a fundamental redefinition of clinical workflows, patient care and workforce dynamics. At HIMSS 2025, industry leaders highlighted the critical role of workforce readiness, AI integration and interoperability in shaping the future of digital health. The challenge lies...Read more
2025 10 Mar
The healthcare supply chain faces constant unpredictability, driven by challenges such as product shortages, recalls, natural disasters, fluctuating demand and evolving regulatory requirements. Disruptions in the supply chain can significantly impact patient care, leading to delays in treatment and restricted access to essential medical supplies....Read more
2025 10 Mar
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) in digital health present opportunities for enhancing healthcare accessibility, affordability and innovation. These collaborations facilitate the sharing of data, expertise and resources between public institutions and private companies. However, ethical concerns arise regarding data privacy, equitable access...Read more
2025 24 Feb
The integration of digital health technologies (DHTs) has become a defining aspect of modern healthcare, significantly transforming clinical practices and patient management. Electronic health records (EHRs), mobile health applications and remote monitoring systems have contributed to improvements in patient care, diagnostic precision and operational...Read more
2025 17 Feb
Change is an inevitable aspect of life, including in healthcare. As the sector evolves to tackle new challenges, policies must also advance to ensure equitable care for all. However, implementing effective policies is complex and requires advocacy and ongoing evaluation. Many communities and healthcare sectors remain underserved, leading to outdated...Read more
2025 17 Feb
The global healthcare sector is navigating a period of transformation shaped by economic pressures, demographic shifts and technological advancements. As highlighted in Deloitte’s 2025 Global Health Care Outlook , health systems worldwide are facing increasing financial strain, workforce shortages and evolving patient needs. At the same time,...Read more
2025 11 Feb
In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, accessibility and connectivity are essential for both providers and patients. Mobile healthcare solutions have transformed interactions with medical information, extending care beyond traditional settings. These platforms allow patients to engage actively in their healthcare while enabling providers...Read more
2025 09 Feb
The transition to value-based care (VBC) marks a significant departure from traditional fee-for-service models, requiring not only an overhaul of healthcare delivery but also a redefinition of economic structures supporting patient care. With the VBC market projected to reach €41.8 billion ($43.4 billion) by 2031, its momentum underscores the...Read more