How the FDA is shaping healthcare innovation
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
In the last year the FDA has taken steps to evolve its process for regulating software as a medical device, personal genomics and clinical decision support technology.
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Health Il-Literacy Costs
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
The complexity of the U.S. healthcare system erodes Americans’ health literacy, Accenture asserts in their report, The Hidden Cost of Healthcare System Complexity. And that complexity costs , Accenture calculated, to the tune of nearly $5 billion in administrative cost burden to payors. Accenture developed a healthcare system literacy index to quantify the relationship between peoples’ understanding of how health insurance works and what a lack of understanding can cost the system.
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Health Care Professionals: Fight Back Against Bad Online Reviews
The Health Law Firm
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Defamatory attacks against health care professionals have become increasingly prevalent as more and more review sites join the world wide web. This allows patients to post virtually anything they want - good or bad - about a physician or any professional. With more physicians becoming employees of hospital systems or large healthcare institutions, adverse surveys, reports or reviews can affect advancem
Apple's ECG announcement was likely years in the making, but its timing was remarkable
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
The announcement has drawn questions about novelty and claims of coziness with the FDA.
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.
FDA roundup: The major device, app, and algorithm approvals of 2018 (so far)
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
A collection of 29 approvals and clearances by the US Food and Drug Administration include several novel products.
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Nima's newest smartphone-connected device scans foods for peanut allergens
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
The follow-up to Nima's gluten sensor picked up peanut proteins with 99.2 percent accuracy in a third-party test.
Remote heart monitoring, management device maker Endotronix lands $45 million
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Endotronix lands $45 million to launch its Cordella Heart Failure System and further development of its Cordella Pulmonary Artery Sensory system.
Behavioral economics startup Wellth lands $5.1M
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
New York-based Wellth — a company that works with payers and risk-based providers to give patients finanical incentives for medication adherence — completes Series A financing.
Kvedar: With 'human element' theme, Connected Health Conference responds to AI fears, hype
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
CHC Program Chair Dr. Joseph Kvedar says the event will focus on technology coming in the next 18 to 24 months.
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
Advertiser: Celo
Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.
Poll: Is the FDA Pre-Cert program an effective way to regulate digital health products?
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
The agency has reinvented the process for clearing digital health products but reviews are mixed.
Hurricane-affected residents can opt into free telehealth services
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Virtual telephone or video care will be available at no cost, with some offers lasting for several weeks.
Epic teams up with Nuance on voice assistant technology
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Nuance, a voice AI company, has announced that its technology will be integrating with Epic's EHR apps.
InfoBionic gets $50M for MoMe Kardia connected cardiac monitor
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Blue Cross Blue Shields of both Massachusetts and Kansas supported the round.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?
Hybrid specialist-AI system outperforms machine learning diagnostic in Stanford study
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Swarm AI, a network of human practitioners whose collective diagnoses decisions were moderated by an AI, offers another approach to AI-based medical image analysis.
Study: Blood pressure telemonitoring yields short-term blood pressure reduction
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
A new JAMA Cardiology study revealed that while telemonitoring helps lower blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled hypertension, the results are not long lasting.
How Cleveland Clinic, UPMC and Rush executives foster a culture of innovation
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
William Morris, Rasu Shrestha and Shafiq Rab say to identify innovators, think purpose-built tech, embrace the unsexy, and protect your investments.
Cigna to put $250M into healthcare innovation through new venture fund
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
The focus will be invest in early and growth stage startups working in insights and analytics, digital health and retail, and care delivery and management.
From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.
The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven
Babylon will double its London team, target chronic disease with $100M investment
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Dr. Ali Parsa, CEO and founder of Babylon, made the announcement at an event organized this week at Babylon's headquarters in London.
Pilot of Kiio’s digital back pain therapy reports improved outcomes among those who used it
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Plan members who took to the platform reduced their medical expences and filled fewer prescriptions, while outcomes remained similar or become worse for those who did not engage.
Instagram now surfaces substance misuse resources for relevant searches
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Users who click through the popup will be provided with anonymous support hotlines, a treatment facility locator, peer support guidance, and other substance abuse education.
Masimo's respiration sensor receives FDA nod for neonatal, infant use
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Masimo's acoustic respiration sensor, the RAS-45 for Rainbow Acoustic Monitoring, is clearedfor use among infants and neotal patients 10kg and under.
The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
Prince William spearheads online toolkit to promote workplace mental health
Mobi Health News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
The launch of the new site offers employers and employees resources for dealing with mental health in the workplace.
physIQ gets FDA nod for a-fib analytics system
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
AI company physIQ landed FDA clearence for its atrial fibrillation detection analytics software.
Self-Care is Healthcare for Everyday People
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Patients are the new healthcare payors, and as such, taking on the role of health consumers. In fact, health and wellness consumers have existed since a person purchased the first toothpaste, aspirin, heating pad, and moisturizing cream at retail. Or consulted with their neighborhood herbalista, homeopathic practitioner, therapeutic masseuse, or skin aesthetician.
AliveCor's AI for noninvasive blood potassium screening snags Breakthrough Device designation from FDA
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The KardiaK Software Platform could be used with mobile ECG devices to identify potential cases of kidney disease.
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