By Eric Venn-Watson MD – Digital healthcare holds the promise of saving a staggering $305 billion, according to a recently published report from Goldman Sachs. The report predicts the technology revolution will come from increasing access to diagnostic, treatment, and preventative care, coupled with dramatic cost reductions.
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By John Halamka MD – At the moment in our society, there tends to be a general proclivity to be a criticizer rather than a doer, to tear down rather than build up, and to have hearings instead of taking individual action. Everyone talks about what has not been done instead of examining the progress made.
In these Connected Health infographics, see the top 10 trends for 2015, how Americans manage health & communication with providers, what a virtual coach is, and the benefits and challanges of a connected health environment. See other infographics we have featured.
By Kerri Knippenberg – NATO leaders are teaming up with a telemedicine hub, Avera Health, to improve clinical care during natural and manmade disasters around the world. In 2019, the telemedicine market is expected to more than double. It is important to recognize the advancements that are taking place around us each and everyday.
Accenture Technology Vision releases a report of their finding on emerging technology trends that will impact large enterprises in the next three-to-five years. This year the Healthcare IT Vision reveals five key trends.
By Matt Patterson MD – While health systems are facing the need to provide better outcomes at a lower cost, there is only so much that can be achieved through consolidation, incentives, and standardization. Most recognize that in order to continue moving the needle on cost, hospitals and health systems will require fundamental redesign in the way care is provided.
3 Health Resources and Services Administration grants are still open for applications but deadlines are approaching next week. The grants focus on rural health assistance and programs.
By Jeffrey Shuren – We know that patients with life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating conditions lack treatment and diagnostic options. For these patients, earlier access to promising new devices is critically important. At the same time, delayed access may mean the difference between life and death, or may result in irreversible disability.
By Nancy Hudecek – In recent years, our ability to stream large amounts of data in real-time has improved dramatically. This enhancement can transform how clinicians offer care by sourcing unprecedented opportunities for clinical decision support. However, the capability to process, store, and display data in and of itself does not transform care.