By Patrick Cronin – Cancer is a condition that’s affected most people in one way or another, and finding ways to treat it has been the focus of the world’s top scientists and oncologists for decades. Researchers are making major breakthroughs using the power of data science.
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By Gimmy Chen – It’s not big news that the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries are data-intensive but the the scale and scope of data analytics may still surprise people. The data volumes are immense. Data analytics is central to their main strategic and profit-making workloads.
By Katie Brenneman – To be sure, telehealth did not begin with the COVID-19 pandemic, nor will it end with it. Indeed, virtual patient care has been evolving for years, emerging alongside the ascendency of the digital revolution in other domains, from shopping to education.
By Devin Partida – IT professionals in every sector have a duty to accelerate technological innovation. Medtech is a unique industry rife with outdated tools while being the most desperate for advancement to meet a growing population’s increasingly complex health needs.
By Tom Dorsett – As of April 2023, the FDA has approved the use of 40 “biosimilars”, which are a less expensive version of an advanced “biologic” medication. The rise of biosimilars is a major source of excitement as a way to control rising drug costs. But is the fervor warranted?
By Jim Tate – The path to interoperability of healthcare data is proving to be a long and winding road. “The right data, at the right place, at the right time” has become the mantra. The emergence of TEFCA is the most recent and far-reaching effort to achieve cross platform access to healthcare data.
By Rajesh Voddiraju – More than ever, providers need to deliver greater payment flexibility and transparency to patients amidst the proliferation of high-deductible health plans and soaring patient balances.
By Devin Partida – Mental health care has long been thought of by many as a private subject. However, telehealth has enabled people to be open about mental health awareness. It uniquely normalizes care and reduces related stigma.
By Vatsal Ghiya – Machine learning and artificial intelligence are changing the face of healthcare. Patient populations are growing larger, and our health is becoming more complex. Providers, researchers, and payers alike are looking for strategies to increase the quality of care and reduce costs simultaneously.