Health Education England introduces digital fellowship programme
NHS clinical staff have until 4 March to apply. Powered by WPeMatico
How patients really want to communicate with doctors
The answer lies in existing tools that are already widely used and known for simplicity, according to new research. Powered by WPeMatico
Using analytics, Gundersen Health reduced knee replacement costs by 18 percent
Further, gaining the ability to accelerate physical therapy sped up recovery time and decreased length of stay, which freed beds, brought in more patients and increased surgical volume to drive revenue. Powered by WPeMatico
Mobile tech offers health identity for developing countries, GSMA research finds
Biometrics, deep learning, virtual pharmacy features and smartphones are being used to establish a digital identity resource in countries throughout Asia and Africa, according to a new report. Powered by WPeMatico
Oracle integrates with Quorum to speed clinical trials
The integrated service will pinpoint high performing sites for conducting clinical trials, the companies said. Powered by WPeMatico
Swedish healthcare advice line stored 2.7 million patient phone calls on unprotected web server
The Swedish health minister has called a security lapse which left 2.7 million phone calls to a medical advice service exposed online “utterly unacceptable”. Powered by WPeMatico
Mobile patient-flow system improves patient experience at Palmerston North Hospital
A patient-flow system implemented at MidCentral District Health Board (DHB) in New Zealand is helping to streamline patient journeys through Palmerston North Hospital and allowing clinical staff to view important patient information at the bedside. Powered by WPeMatico
At one OB/GYN practice, a patient portal drives engagement, reduces collection time
Austin Area Obstetrics, Gynecology and Fertility OB/GYN has achieved across-the-board success with its patient portal. Ensuring everyone is onboard was key. Powered by WPeMatico
CVS Health launches HealthHub services within its pharmacies
The pilot program for expanded services and medical equipment is being tested at three locations in Houston. Powered by WPeMatico
AHA kicks off innovation challenge to put social determinants of health to work
The contest aims to influence positive change by strengthening outcomes and cutting costs, the American Hospital Association said. Powered by WPeMatico