The medical sphere is undergoing rapid transformation with the introduction of connected technological solutions. Known as the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), this system of interoperable devices is improving data-informed actions. It’s also alleviating time-consuming tasks for professionals and offering greater autonomy and customization for patients. Here is how the internet of medical things is […]
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How These 9 Startups are Thriving in the Covid-19 Economy
The year 2020 will forever be known as “devastating to all businesses,” but the year has been especially brutal to industries such as hospitality, travel, retail, and restaurants. However, companies in other sectors, such as health and technology, have taken off. Here is how nine startups are thriving in the Covid-19 economy. These 9 startup […]
Medical Second Opinions Can Save You Anxiety and Money
We may end up undergoing medical procedures which could have been avoided only if we had looked for a medical second opinion. 70% of people trust the opinion of the first doctor they consult. 70% of people ALSO do not get their vehicles serviced on time. It is most likely that you and I also […]
Improving Surgical Performance and Physician Proficiency With AR/VR Simulations
Here is ReadWrite Q&A with FundamentalVR. *Many thanks to Richard Vincent, CEO, and co-founder of FundamentalVR, for his time, responses and answers in this interview. Can you give an overview of the Fundamental Surgery platform and the problem it solves? Multiple studies have shown surgical simulations can improve physicians’ cognitive, psychomotor, and technical performance. […]
Technology-Centric Healthcare is Here to Stay, Thanks to COVID-19
It seems so simplistic to talk about the way we used to deliver healthcare, in a pre-COVID-19 world. We moved around in close proximity to our patients and delivered care mainly up close and in person. But, technology-centric healthcare is here to stay thanks to COVID-19. Technology-Centric Healthcare There have been people ushering in new […]
What Will Telemedicine Look Like in 2030?
The future of the telemedicine industry isn’t entirely certain, but one thing is: Doctors will be making house calls again.
Why Real-Time Data Analysis is Crucial for Healthcare
Scientists believe Artificial Intelligence can free humanity from performing routine tasks in many areas. Healthcare is that area that seems to need these changes the most. While outside it is already 2020, and the majority of businesses are digitalizing themselves. And moving from on-premises infrastructure to clouds. The healthcare industry remains a pain point for […]
How Artificial Intelligence Impacts Healthcare
The global healthcare market was valued at $8,452 Bn in 2018 and the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.9%. The healthcare costs are also rising, and the industry is actively involved in not only reducing the costs of care but also enhancing the overall caregiving. Artificial Intelligence is one such technology […]
IoT and Healthcare Technologies Converge for Better Patient Care
The healthcare sector is thriving by making health services and medical system more efficient for patients. The integration of technological advancements and the convergence of emerging technologies have expanded the reach of proactive and preventive care worldwide. Still, there is a lot of room left for improving healthcare facilities and enhancing the sharing of the […]
How Will the Pandemic Impact the Future of Work?
As the pandemic forces many staff to work remotely, it is shaping the future of work – with more AI-enabled digital tools being incorporated to equip employees with ways to automate and enhance business processes. Surprisingly, an IDC survey only last year revealed that almost one-in-three office workers would not delegate any work to AI […]
Smart Cities Solving Today’s Healthcare Challenges
According to the United Nations, 68% of the world’s population is projected to live in urban settings by 2050. With over 6,000 hospitals in the United States and over 36.5 million admissions annually, as reported by the American Hospital Association, health organizations are constantly being challenged. Here are smart cities and how they are solving […]
Can Artificial Intelligence Humanize Patient Care?
One of the big battles being waged in healthcare today centers around the limited amount of genuinely personalized care available for a large number of patients who need it. The challenge requires physicians and facilities to extend their reach while somehow also deepening it. Artificial intelligence could be healthcare’s unlikely rescuer. With its innate ability to […]
Healthcare Could be the Key to Making Tech Innovative Again
Apple has gone beyond its original vision in many ways through the years, and one of the most significant is its moves into the healthcare space. CEO Tim Cook recently shared that he believed it will be his company’s “greatest contribution to mankind.” But the fact that it’s moving in this direction now might be exactly what […]
8 Unusual Ideas for a Dentistry Business
Today, even the field of dentistry is rich in creative entrepreneurs who actively create and introduce goods and services that may seem cool and unusual to you. Startups and innovative inventions in the field of dentistry which will surprise you. You’ll find eight unusual ideas for a dentistry business. There are startups and inventions in […]
3 Ways Tech Is Responsible for Crucial Healthcare Improvements
The increasing number of tech companies and startups venturing into healthcare is a sure sign that healthcare IT isn’t going anywhere — except forward.
How to Improve the Healthcare Customer Experience
Healthcare lags behind other industries in regard to consumer expectations. But organizations can help move the entire industry forward.
The 3 Biggest Threats Healthcare Data Security is Facing Right Now
The year 2017 suffered the greatest ransomware attack in the history of the internet. The WannaCry ransomware detected in hospitals of the UK. It then exploded across the globe and affected more than 200,000 computers across 150 countries. This attack targeted the computers running with the Microsoft Windows operating system by encrypting data and demanded a […]
The Key to Mass Adoption of Wearables
With the power of true and relevant health data, wearable technology can go from being the Motorola Razr of healthcare to being its iPhone.
The U.S. Should be Leading the Healthcare Revolution — Why Don’t We See it at the Doctor’s Office?
While the Food and Drug Administration has spent decades regulating medicine and pharmaceuticals, the agency is changing with the times. To keep pace with emerging technologies, the FDA now regulates everything from vape pens and wearables to other health-related Internet of Things devices. That might seem like a leap for the long-standing agency, but it has […]
How to Create a Better User Experience in Med Tech
The healthcare industry is not known for its forward-thinking philosophy on the user experience. Patients, providers, insurers, and others in the field are used to navigating complicated menus, outdated designs, and clunky forms. Everyone from the primary care physician to the pharmacy tech seems to use a unique interface — and users get caught in the […]