Medication Management Technology Puts Patient Safety at the Center of Care
In the same way that airbags were a natural evolution of vehicle safety technology, seamless, RFID-based systems are the next evolution of medication management technology.
What do retail and pharmacy have in common? How RFID technology can serve as part of a comprehensive solution to diversion
Understanding the tools and technology being used throughout the medication pathway, including how RFID supports drug diversion monitoring and prevention, is important now more than ever.
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.
HIMSS Intelligent Hospital tracks patients, pills and clinicians in completely connected loop
At last week’s Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference, the Intelligent Hospital Pavilion was intended to demonstrate what healthcare might look like in the very near future if organizations truly prioritized safety and efficiency. Sponsored by the Intelligent Health Association and the related RFID in Healthcare Consortium, the pavilion featured tours and demonstrations […]
5 ways the healthcare industry is implementing RFID technology
Less than 10 percent of hospitals have warmed up to RFID technology. That’s the assessment of Mark Roberti, the founder and editor of RFID Journal, so it’s very much an emerging trend in healthcare. The idea is that by using resources more effectively, hospital staff can spend less time running around trying to find medical supplies […]
How did RFID help University of MD Medical Center cut medication error rate?
A couple of the biggest benefits of RFID technology are that it can give hospitals an accurate count of their supplies and automate certain tasks. For hospital pharmacies, this supply management technology trend in healthcare stands to improve patient safety. It makes it easier to identify drugs nearing their expiration date and helps speed up […]