Orca Health’s CEO Matthew Berry explains how using 3D animated tools are helping patients see the big picture when it comes to their health.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, imagine the value a 3D animation can yield. That’s the mindset Orca Health’s Matthew Berry wants you to have when considering how such technology can improve communication and education between physicians and patients. But can 3D-animated tools really have that kind of impact?
“They are more than mere attention
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Archives for 2015
BJC HealthCare Chooses Epic for Integrated EHR
BJC HealthCare and the Washington University Faculty Practice Plan has selected Epic as its strategic partner for a single, integrated EHR for BJC's hospitals and employed physicians. The decision was made after an extensive and thorough twelve-month process that included surveys, demonstrations and site visits. The new EHR system will incorporate clinical documentation from all areas of patient care into a single database for greater ease of use, better accuracy and timeliness, and the
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Apple Releases ResearchKit Guidelines for App Developers
Three days after the announcement of its open source medical research platform ResearchKit, Apple has now released guidelines for the application developers to protect users’ privacy, safety and rights. In Section 27 of the app store review guidelines, Apple states that "apps using the HealthKit framework or conducting human subject research for health purposes, such as through the use of ResearchKit, must comply with applicable law for each Territory in which the App is made available."
The
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Pitt, CMU, UPMC Form Alliance To Transform Big Data in Healthcare
Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC have joined forces to create the Pittsburgh Health Data Alliance, a powerful collaboration to transform big data in healthcare and wellness. This one-of-a-kind alliance is a wide-reaching commitment to advance technology and create new data-heavy health care innovations over the coming years, resulting in spin-off companies and furthering economic development in the region.
Today's health care system generates massive amounts
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Do Next Generation Reimbursement Plans Align with Healthcare’s Business Models?
A deep dive into the challenges of aligning the current thinking of the healthcare business with the underline economic models and incentives within.
In The Innovator's Prescription, Clayton Christensen identifies one of the core problems in healthcare delivery: a mix of intertwined business models that create massive operational overhead and inefficiency. He describes three distinct business models in hospitals.
Healthcare's 3 Distinct Business Models
1) Diagnostics and non-linear
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Infographic: SXSW Health Tech Trends
Health and fitness apps, smart devices and connected products are making us more aware of our own health—and more active participants in our efforts to stay healthy. At the same time, health providers are looking to technology for smarter ways to deliver quality care, whether we are in the hospital or at home.
Philips, the official health technology sponsor of SXSW Interactive 2015 sees the potential of digital health innovations and connected health solutions at every turn, from encouraging
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NY Gov Cuomo Approves EPCS Delay to March 2016
On Friday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that would postpone the deadline for doctors in the state of New York to use only electronic prescriptions to March 27, 2016 . According to lawmakers, many physicians still lack the required federal approval for their computer systems to perform electronic prescriptions for controlled substances (EPCS) intended to prevent prescription fraud, Washington Times report.
“This is a victory for patient safety,” said Dr. Andrew Kleinman,
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Philips Launches Connected Cardiology Solution for Physicians
During the American College of Cardiology Conference, Philips has the launch of IntelliSpace Cardiovascular, a web-enabled image and information management system (CVIS) with a single integrated workspace that produces a holistic view of the patient’s care continuum across the entire cardiovascular service line. The new solution provides cardiologists with sophisticated tools for better diagnosis and planning of patient cardiovascular care.
Improving interoperability to enhance
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Survey: 54% of Patients Would Switch Providers After Data Breach
54 percent of patients say they would be “very” or “moderately likely” to change providers after a security data breach impacting their personal health information, according to a recent survey conducted by Software Advice. In light of recent high-profile security breaches at medical organizations such as Anthem, Software Advice surveyed patients on their fears of a breach, and explored how software solutions can minimize data security risks.
Patients Most Likely to Switch Providers if Breach
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MedStar to Sponsor Entrepreneurially Focused Healthcare Fellowship
MedStar Health is sponsoring an entrepreneurially focused healthcare fellowship, Health For America, that will bring emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds to work among MedStar providers and partners to find innovative, sustainable solutions for more effectively managing chronic disease. Health for America, headquartered in Washington, D.C., has opened its highly competitive applications process to select four fellows for the 2015-16 program that begins in September. The fellowship seeks
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