Hospitals’ operational margins have shrunk dramatically this year. Now more than ever, hospitals need to ensure they’re getting the most out of their investments in technology. Clear governance structures, effective communication and detailed training are among the factors hospitals need in order to get a significant return on investment for technology deployments, according to a new report.
Verily’s recent moves have signaled the company’s interest in supporting decentralized clinical trials and real-world studies. Now the life sciences subsidiary of Alphabet is bolstering its capabilities in these areas with the acquisition of startup SignalPath.
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.
The Jeffrey Modell Foundation in New York recently launched software that aims to better inform the healthcare world on primary immunodeficiency disorders, harnessing data from medical records that could significantly improve early detection. It could save the global health systems up to $40 billion in unnecessary healthcare costs if it helps identify patients early on, […]
PearlDiver Technologies and health insurance giant Humana Inc. have formed a strategic alliance as part of an attempt to make the healthcare research field faster and more affordable through sharing the Kentucky-based insurer’s reams of data. Comprehensive Health Insights, Inc., the healthcare outcome research group of Humana, will work with PearlDiver to integrate its data into PearlDiver’s […]
This post was originally published on Vector, Boston Children’s Hospital’s science & innovation blog. Considering that Boston is home to some of the country’s best medical, scientific and technological minds, it is little surprise that the city has a vibrant startup ecosystem. That ecosystem lowers barriers to creating groundbreaking innovations, connecting innovators to funding, mentorship […]