The year health tech was in the Grim Reaper’s grip
While we are in a reflective, somber mood in late December, let's take a look at all the deaths — and a few near-death experiences — in health tech in 2016.
Friends, colleagues share their memories of Jess Jacobs
We asked individuals to contribute their memories and wishes. Many people responded.
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.
Five most-read stories this week
The untimely passing of an empowered patient, who with her own struggles illuminated the yawning gaps in care turned out to be the most well-read story this week.
Jess Jacobs, upbeat empowered patient and Aetna innovator, dies
Jacobs regularly tweeted and blogged about her many hospital stays, including her poor experiences. She was famously outspoken and humorous about her health and her medical care.
Aetna’s Jess Jacobs steps over privacy boundaries to share her story from the hospital via Twitter
Jess Jacobs, the Director with Aetna’s Innovation Labs, is in the hospital dealing with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). But she’s not M.I.A. due to her condition. She’s taken the opportunity to demonstrate that while privacy is a concern with patients and with medical care in many ways, there’s definite value that can come from being […]