February 6, 2024
Via: Kaiser Health NewsStates are plowing billions of dollars into a high-stakes health care experiment that’s exploding around the country: using scarce public health insurance money to provide housing for the poorest and sickest Americans. California is going the biggest, pumping $12 billion […]
February 6, 2024
Via: HitConsultantSome may be fatigued by it, or even afraid of it, but the reality is AI is here to stay in 2024. The best thing we can all do is learn how to leverage it to make our jobs easier. […]
February 5, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkEdwards Lifesciences has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its EVOQUE tricuspid valve replacement system, a transcatheter therapy, for treating TR. The system has been designed for patients with symptomatic severe TR who have not […]
February 5, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkThere is little to no guidance by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) regarding the advanced use of RWE such as external controls and virtual trials, said Dr Andreas Beust, CEO of German contract research organisation (CRO) GCP-Service International. The use […]
February 5, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkAclinical investigation may not be mandatory for Implantable and Class III medical devices under Article 61(4)-(6) of the European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) if one of four cases apply to the device under evaluation, said John Thomas, director […]
February 2, 2024
Via: HitConsultantInfluencer marketing in the pharmaceutical industry is a complex issue with reasonable arguments on multiple sides. On the one hand, leveraging individual patients’ personal experiences and narratives may help bring an authentic voice to product messaging. This could increase trust […]
February 2, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for Hologic’s new Genius Digital Diagnostics System with the Genius Cervical AI algorithm for cervical cancer screening. This system is claimed to be the first FDA-cleared digital cytology platform that […]
February 1, 2024
Via: Fox NewsAlzheimer’s disease has been considered something that happens from within, generally speaking — but for the first time, researchers have identified cases that were triggered by a specific medical treatment. The most common type of dementia, Alzheimer’s is caused by […]
February 1, 2024
Via: Healthcare DiveThe FDA believes the healthcare sector is yet to realize the full potential of DHTs in the detection of diabetes, “especially in diverse populations, particularly racial and ethnic minorities.” The agency sees the technologies as an enabler of the focus […]
January 31, 2024
Via: HitConsultantDespite advances in cancer treatment, many patients remain unresponsive to available therapies or lack access to potentially life-saving options due to the absence of actionable biomarkers. The TME, a complex ecosystem of cells and tissues surrounding the tumor, holds immense […]
January 31, 2024
Via: Healthcare DiveThe U.S. government will test whether centrally coordinating insurance coverage can help people with sickle cell disease access expensive new gene therapies for the inherited blood condition. Two such treatments were recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration after […]
January 31, 2024
Via: Fox NewsEnergy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research. Those who consumed energy drinks — which are intended to boost energy through the use of caffeine or other stimulants — were shown to have a higher […]
January 30, 2024
Via: HitConsultantSwift Medical boasts a proven track record, serving as the trusted wound care partner for over 4,000 healthcare facilities across North America. Their platform empowers over 20,000 clinical users to deliver standardized, accessible, and equitable care to patients through: Advanced, […]
January 30, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkResearchers at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center in Oklahoma, US, are initiating a study that could transform pancreatic cancer detection using MSOT imaging. This new imaging technique, combined with a specially designed contrast agent, has the potential to identify cancer […]
January 29, 2024
Via: Healthcare DiveThe future of healthcare and improved patient outcomes relies on a competent workforce and a prepared talent pipeline. Three in four employers cite challenges in hiring, and the healthcare industry is most impacted by the talent shortage. Providing high-quality healthcare […]
January 26, 2024
Via: HitConsultantThe Medscape Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2024, titled “We Have Much Work to Do,” indicates that 49% of physicians now report experiencing burnout, down from 53% in 2023. Similarly, the percentage of doctors experiencing depression dropped from 23% to […]
January 26, 2024
Via: Fox NewsRespiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care in the United States, have remained elevated in the last two weeks, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Friday. “This week, […]
Innovation, Patient Experience
January 25, 2024
Via: HitConsultantHealthcare leaders should champion human-AI collaboration by having people work with AI to validate insights and develop engagement strategies. Organizations can — and should — implement conversational AI because it allows leaders to identify actionable areas of change and protects […]
January 25, 2024
Via: Healthcare DiveThe Telemental Health Care Access Act comes as a number of Medicare telehealth flexibilities that first went into effect during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire at the end of the year without congressional action. Lawmakers have previously shown […]
January 24, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkSiemens Healthineers has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for syngo Virtual Cockpit, a software that facilitates real-time remote scanning and collaboration among healthcare professionals. The multi-vendor scanning software allows radiologic technologists to connect with various scanners including […]