IBM made a major splash in the world of healthcare Big Data this week, agreeing to buy Truven Health Analytics for a whopping $2.6 billion.
This deal gives IBM Watson Health access to 4 petabytes of healthcare claims and administrative data, as well as Truven’s roster of hundreds of scientists. It may well alter the competitive landscape in healthcare analytics that also includes Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong’s NantHealth and the data arms of large payers, such as UnitedHealth’s Optum.
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.
We will discuss this development Friday at 1 p.m. Eastern on MedHeads, MedCityNews.com’s weekly broadcast looking back at the week that was in the business of healthcare innovation. We’ll also preview the upcoming Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society megaconference and weigh in on other top news of the week.
Our own Chris Seper will moderate. He will be joined by MedCity News’ health IT and digital health experts, Stephanie Baum and Neil Versel.
Tune into MedHeads at 1 p.m. Eastern Friday. Join us via the YouTube embed below or on our Google Hangout Hangouts On Air page.
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.
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