Every week, we compile the most popular and thoughtful stories on MedCity News. Among this week’s highlights were Johnson & Johnson giving specifics on its alliance with HP — 3D printing of orthopedic devices and contact lenses — and Mount Sinai Health System having communications problems about its plans to remake Beth Israel Hospital.
1. J&J highlights plans for 3D printed orthopedics and contact lenses following alliance with HP
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
On the heels of its collaboration with HP Inc. focused on 3D printing, Johnson & Johnson officials provided more specifics about its ambitious plans for the manufacturing technique during a meeting with Wall Streeters. The alliance with HP is only one of J&J’s more than 50 strategic collaborations with other companies, government agencies and academics inspired by the technology.
The company revealed that it is developing a trio of 3D printed devices, on top of its 3D printed cutting guide. Most surprising are its plans for a 3D printed, sunlight-enabled personalized contact lens.
2. Healthcare IT startups have become too willing to accept pilot status
Pilots may or may not result in any revenue for the startup and may in fact cost them money to implement. Pilots also cost the customer money and time. The idea behind them is that, by proving efficacy, the potential customer will be compelled to become a permanent one and enter into a long-term agreement to use the company’s wares. But all too often this never happens.
3. Mount Sinai bungles announcement of Beth Israel ‘transformation’
A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
New York City’s Mount Sinai Health System seems to have a communication problem on its hands.
Recent headlines questioned whether or even suggested that the health system would be closing down Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in Lower Manhattan. The hospital is said to be losing hundreds of millions of dollars.
4. Q&A: As Wellth raises $2M, CEO talks fundraise, advice, ambitions
Wellth’s app lets users track their medication adherence, register their weight and motivates them to strive to shift their lifestyles to make healthier choices with incentives. In response to emailed questions, Wellth CEO and Co-founder Matt Loper talked about its strategy and its newest investor, AXA Strategic Ventures.
5. MUSC integrates telehealth video visits into its EHR
Courtesy of a deal between two of its vendors, Medical University of South Carolina is embedding access to its Vidyo video communication platform into its Epic Systems EHR. “We are just in the launching phase of that now,” said Dr. James McElligot, medical director for telehealth at the Charleston, South Carolina-based med school and health system.
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