#NoBraDay: When healthcare social media goes terribly wrong
The hashtag #NoBraDay has been trending on social media. But it probably hasn't produced the kind of result organizers had hoped for.
Wearables Final Four: Wearable defibrillator edges out smart bra for breast cancer detection
Heart disease is one of the trio of chronic diseases that the Affordable Care Act aims to improve. Although a portable defibrillator won’t reduce readmissions for heart disease patients and those who have had heart surgery, it can save lives. I am picking ZOLL Medical’s Life Vest over First Warning’s smart bra for a few […]
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.
Vote in the Wearables Final Four: Smart bra to detect cancer vs. wearable defibrillator
Which of these wearable technologies could have a greater impact on healthcare costs, outcomes or quality of life? A smart bra developed by First Warning Systems to help detect breast cancer earlier and reduce false positives that lead to unnecessary biopsies? Or Life Vest, a wearable defibrillator from ZOLL Medical designed to be activated when […]
Which wearable technologies made it to the Final Four?
Myocardial infarction treatment, breast cancer detection, stroke recovery, helping nurses find usable veins for IVs . Coming down to the wire of our wearables technology bracket, it’s interesting to see the choices we’re left with. These devices offer potential paths in the future of healthcare technology. Three of four respond to a medical need that’s […]
Wearables Elite 8: Bra to detect breast cancer beats cloud phone for seniors
One of things that makes this wearables matchup between a smart bra for cancer detection and a cloud phone for seniors a bit challenging is their subtle approach to solving a problem. They are also both passive so that means they easily fit into the users routine. But how big is the need they address? […]
Vote in the Wearables Elite 8: Smart bra vs. Cloud phone
Which company has more potential to make healthcare safer, cheaper or better? Vote for First Warning Systems’ BSE bra or Ollo Mobile’s Cloud Phone 3G.
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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.