Medical Devices
This move by Walmart follows its recent trend of moving more into the healthcare space.
The Apple Watch Series 6 includes a blood oxygenation sensor for the first time. Here, HIMSS Media Editor in Chief Jonah Comstock takes the new health tracking feature for a spin.
Bogi Eliasen, director of health at the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies, says we must use technology to focus on improving healthcare for the whole world, rather than just the richest 10% of the population.
A predictive analytics model predicated on phone reminders cut missed appointments significantly, data showed.
The exposed information included patients' full name, date of birth, contact information, and admission and discharge dates.
Allowing families and caregivers to connect with their loved ones while maintaining distance has been a top safety priority for the system.
The law is meant to ensure that healthcare doesn't buckle under the weight of any future pandemics or public health crises.
While barriers remain, the forced use of digital health services during the health crisis leaves an opportunity for provider adoption.
The proposed rule has been commended by the Advanced Medical Technology Association for getting innovative technology to patients that need it.
Israel's military defense expertise fueled the production of medical devices, diagnostics and other data intelligence tools in response to COVID-19, says Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dr. Daniel Gold.