How One Health System Is Embedding Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Into Primary Care
OhioHealth is scaling its use of Digital Diagnostics’ AI system that autonomously diagnoses diabetic retinopathy during primary care visits.
OhioHealth, Time Warner Cable team up on telemedicine effort
OhioHealth and its network of hospitals across the state are embarking on a telemedicine collaboration with Time Warner Cable to bring clinical expertise to more rural areas, with the goal of quickly determining whether a patient can be treated within the community or if a transport is necessary. While scores of health systems are exploring […]
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Why Workflow Chaos Is Undermining Care – and What Providers Can Do About It.
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Intravenous device company lands first major customer
A startup that’s developed a device to better secure intravenous lines has landed its first major customer. Linebacker said winning its first big client would help the startup build credibility for its eponymous product and expand to other healthcare systems, according to a statement from the Columbus-area company. The company didn’t have to look far […]
Intravenous device company changes name, hires CEO
A startup that makes an intravenous-tube-securing device has changed its name and hired a chief executive officer. Linebacker is the new name for the former SyberMed Enterprises, with the name change reflecting an emphasis on the company’s product rather than its founder, Dr. David Sybert, who is also chairman of the department of anesthesia at […]
OhioHealth is latest hospital to release own smartphone app
OhioHealth of Columbus has become the latest hospital to release its own smartphone application, recently rolling out a women’s health app that aims to connect patients with their obstetric and gynecological caregivers. The Duet Health app provides expectant mothers with text, images and videos about all aspects of their pregnancies, from appointment reminders to screening […]
SyberMed Enterprises launches IV devices for kids, infants
SyberMed Enterprises LLC has launched two new versions of its intravenous-tube-securing device, with the new products aimed at children and infants.
What Are Healthcare Organizations Getting Wrong about Email Security?
A new report by Paubox calls for healthcare IT leaders to dispose of outdated assumptions about email security and address the challenges of evolving cybersecurity threats.
Minimally Invasive Devices raises $1.5M, eyes new product launches
Surgical device maker Minimally Invasive Devices has raised more than $1.5 million in equity, according to a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
OhioHealth program brings clinician innovations to market
Doctor and nurse inventors who work for 17-hospital system OhioHealth have a big advantage over their counterparts at many university-affiliated medical centers, when it comes to commercializing their innovations. If the innovations take off, the inventors aren't required to give OhioHealth an ownership stake in their intellectual property.
Ohio is home to four of nation’s Top 10 health systems, report says
Four of the Top 10 health systems in the nation call Ohio home, according to a report from Thomson Reuters that analyzes health systems’ quality and efficiency. Researchers from Thomson Reuters ranked 255 health systems across the nation, but listed only the Top 10, which was presented in an unordered list. The four Ohio health […]
Columbus nonprofit hospitals provided nearly $400 million in community benefit in 2008, warn of ‘unsustainable trends’
The dollar figure represents charity care, research, community outreach, donations to community groups and education provided by Mount Carmel Health System, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, OhioHealth and The Ohio State University Medical Center.
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The Top 5 Home Care Franchise Opportunities in the U.S.
The home care industry is booming. As Baby Boomers age and more families seek in-home solutions for loved ones, demand for home care services is at an all-time high.