My 2013 year in review begins in Q4 of 2012. At the time, I was working at VersaSuite as the product manager for all clinical applications and the project manager for two grueling hospital EMR deployments. We were trying to deliver the impossible in an impossibly short period of time. I was constantly stressed and […]
This post is part of our series on the National Science Foundation I-Corps Lean LaunchPad class in Life Science and Health Care at UCSF. Part 1: issues in the therapeutics drug discovery pipeline Part 2: medical devices and digital health Part 3: described what we’re going to do about it. Part 4: This Will Save […]
Canada has a proud history of achievement in the areas of science and technology, and the field of biomanufacturing and life sciences is no exception.
Many start-up medical device and diagnostic companies offer some of the most promising technologies in the industry. As a result, most large medical device companies have created significant business development and venture funding units to tap into this innovation. However, some promising technologies will never see the light of day – not due to the […]
How many digital health start ups are really targeting the holy grail of Centers of Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) reimbursement dollars? It is really hard to find a good answer to that. I tried searching on Google for 2 hours after which I came to the following conclusions. Digital health start ups are either heavily […]
As the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) works to develop a searchable public website for reported “transfers of value” from health industry manufacturers to physicians and teaching hospitals, as required under the 2010 physician payment (Sunshine) law, the requirement for “background information on industry-physician relationships” deserves significant attention. Appropriate background information will be […]
The healthcare industry is being revolutionized by technology and how it is making lives simpler for those involved in the healthcare continuum. From patients, physicians, providers, payers, hospitals, labs, pharmacies to government authorities, everyone is benefitting from the implementation of health IT in the country. Although the adoption to health IT systems is still not […]
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.
This year we’ve witnessed amazing innovations in technology with everything from wearable tech like Google Glass or Nike+ to the recent introduction of Coin, one card that stores all your credit cards, debit cards, personal accounts, business accounts and other cards typically filling your wallet. The healthcare industry was no exception to the rise in […]
It looks more like a tool for finding a big-box store – like Target – than for buying health insurance. HealthSherpa has stripped HealthCare.gov down to its bare bones to make the shopping function actually work. Michael Wasser, George Kalogeropoulos and Ning Liang built the site last month. Liang and Kalogeropoulos are co-founders of RentMetrics, […]
Health Information Exchange (HIE) is the mobilization of healthcare information via electronic means across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. The data provided by these systems can be used to improve quality of patient-centered care in an effective and timely manner. There are 255 known HIE initiatives nationwide. One of the most important […]
Undoubtedly, EMR interoperability is one of the most debated and discussed topics in the Health IT industry today, with many healthcare professionals and experts asking the question if this can help make the industry more reliable and capable of better care provision. One of my previous posts actually highlight the importance of EMR software interoperability […]
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.
Within the healthcare industry, Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) are one of the most debated topics being discussed today. In more than one way, the Information Technology has influenced the healthcare industry in hopes of automating the various processes and organizations. Along with streamlining clinical as well as administrative operations for care providers, technology facilitates care […]
Healthcare delivery has been the key focus for the U.S government which initiated the American Re-investment and Recoveries Act. Believing in healthcare automation, the government has been a staunch advocate for Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and its widespread usage. Still, EMRs are merely facilitators while physicians are still responsible for delivering quality healthcare. The effectiveness […]
Many Electronic Health Record (EHR) software vendors claim to be fully certified, but in reality they do not meet important criteria set by regulatory bodies. However, CureMD’s EHR cloud is one that clearly stands out. It is HIPAA, CCHIT, Meaningful Use and ISO 27001:2005 certified which speaks volumes about its ability to deliver results when […]
http://youtu.be/djVMu8kL_po Heavyweight Philips announced it partnered with Accenture to bring a Google Glass patient data delivery proof-of-concept to life. This means it’s not just startups investing and innovating in the Google Glass space in healthcare anymore. Above, watch the (highly disclaimed) video of the proof-of-concept. It’s the early days, but this is the first bold […]
Healthbox Chicago will launch its second accelerator in November. It will consider startups at any stage of development, but the application is this Sunday, Sept. 29. According to a press release, acceptance into the accelerator includes: $50,000 in seed capital Access to Healthbox strategic partnership as well as Healthbox’s national network Custom guidance and mentorship […]