In an effort to improve its foothold in the population health space, Philips has acquired VitalHealth, which provides cloud-based population health management solutions. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
Philips' recently released Future Health Index zooms in on Americans citizens' and healthcare professionals' views of connected care technologies.
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.
Hospitals and the healthcare industry overall should learn from the thriving Netflix model, which empowers consumers to get their entertainment on demand over the bankrupt Blockbuster model.