Measuring digital patient engagement: Providers know they need consumer-friendly offerings to ward off competitors. Next, they’ll be able to track how patients are interacting with their digital tools.
Smart hospitals go beyond digital: Cleveland Clinic will deploy Verizon’s private 5G network at its new Mentor, Ohio hospital. Here’s why it’s a model for the hospital of the future.
Patient empowerment is a double-edged sword: The Edelman Trust Barometer shows a growing number of consumers around the world are trusting friends, family, and social media for medical advice.
Digital health startups to watch: This week, we spotlight data analytics company Arcadia and digital mental health player Spring Health on the back of fresh funding.
Another telehealth company gets into weight loss drugs: Teladoc’s struggle with Livongo leads the virtual care company into the potentially lucrative obesity drug market.
Physical therapy enters the metaverse: XRHealth acquired Amelia Health to treat both physical and mental health with extended reality. But AR/VR use is growing slowly in the US, and the metaverse is still a novelty.
Caregility offers a la carte AI solutions: Cash-strapped providers can choose the features they need while working around workforce and patient safety concerns.
Generative AI comes to EHRs: Microsoft’s strong AI position could bring the company more healthcare cloud customers since its integrated AI tech with Epic can only be accessed on Azure.
Medical misinformation is a disease, too: The spread of misinformation is hurting patients and has helped to shorten US life expectancy.
The risks and benefits of generative AI in healthcare: The AI craze is triggering mixed feelings in healthcare communities as tech players continue to tout their tools for healthcare tasks.
The FTC strikes healthcare again: The federal regulatory agency issued 670 warnings to healthcare companies and others about misleading advertising. Healthcare firms: be ready to back up your claims.
Digital health startups to watch: This week, we spotlight virtual GI clinic Oshi Health and clinical workflow tech vendor Florence on the back of fresh funding.
Walgreens, Prothena team up for Alzheimer’s clinical trial: We detail why pharma companies and retailers are a natural fit to improve clinical trial participation and retention.
Big Pharma needs a better local online presence: We dive into the 2023 Worldcom Digital Health Monitor report to find out which of the largest pharma companies are winning and who’s losing opportunities based on their online presence.
Digital health companies are facing days of reckoning: Financial pressures are forcing bankruptcies, layoffs, and strategic pivots. It’s going to get worse before it gets better.
Investors see opportunities in VBC players: But they’ll have to play the long game to achieve financial success. VBC models don’t produce results overnight.
ChatGPT makes smart glasses even smarter, maybe: Innovative Eyewear’s new Lucyd app lets you talk to the AI chatbot through your eyeglasses, even while driving.
On today's episode, we discuss early initiatives to integrate generative AI into healthcare, the ways in which ChatGPT in healthcare could become a huge liability, and how chatbots can boost patient engagement. "In Other News," we talk about how to turn bad reviews into positive change and how ChristianaCare's subscription primary care offering is a little bit different. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Lisa Phillips.
The new patient engagement player on the block: WellSky Patient is the latest addition in the home health management space. Its focus on home care is its key differentiator.
Consumers see pharmacists as a go-to healthcare source: Pharmacists’ roles and responsibilities evolved during the pandemic. Patients are noticing—and trusting them more than ever.