Today's biomedical research can be complex and time-consuming, as researchers grapple with the challenging task of managing and analyzing ever-growing volumes of complex scientific data. Leveraging advanced bioinformatics tools and techniques is crucial for transforming this data into meaningful insights. Standardization and collaboration within the bioinformatics space is the solution enabling researchers to meet the demands of today. Sharing such analyses and findings across the
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The Impact of Private Equity Consolidation in Healthcare
On a brisk 2023 October morning at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, Sungida Rashid and her husband Nabil held their newborn daughter for the first time. Rashid soon began to experience severe complications, including bleeding of the liver. This normally would be treated with embolization coils; however, the manufacturer had retrieved all coils at the hospital weeks before because Steward hadn't paid its bills. According to a lawsuit filed that same month by the manufacturer,
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The Vital Role of Hybrid Unified Communications in Healthcare Organizations
Hospitals and healthcare clinics are among the most complex technological ecosystems to manage. Staff and patients demand timely, secure, and dependable communication, while administrators often face shrinking budgets and increased regulatory oversight.
Today’s hybrid unified communications (UC) platforms are uniquely positioned to address these challenges. They allow healthcare organizations to optimize their infrastructure and investments while maintaining data security. Modern
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From TikTok to the Frontline: The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare Strike Management
Last summer, Mireya Bustamante, BSN, RN, had more than 51,000 TikTok followers and 4.4 million likes across her videos when she posted a TikTok about her time as a travel nurse. The 35-second clip showed Ms. Bustamante flying into an unspecified city where staff nurses were striking. In the clip, Ms. Bustamante said, "Strike contracts are a pretty quick turnaround, so you must be ready to go. You also have to be extremely adaptable and flexible."
A quick, seemingly innocuous video that you
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How Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) Can Revitalize Healthcare Teams
The safety and well-being of patients and staff have become one of the main challenges in the healthcare industry, as high-quality patient care depends on variables such as organizational processes, system implementation, accuracy of data insights, and support for health professionals. Studies have shown that these factors significantly influence patient safety and outcomes. The industry has been striving to recognize and address these challenges in recent years by pursuing the Triple Aim (the
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The Evolution of Prenatal Monitoring: How AI and Remote Monitoring Can Improve the Provision of Care
Prenatal monitoring technology has advanced considerably over the last decade. High-resolution sonograms now offer unprecedented clarity, enabling detailed insights into fetal development. Meanwhile, innovations have transformed previously cumbersome and uncomfortable equipment into more portable and user-friendly devices, enhancing accessibility and patient comfort. However, for essential insights into fetal health and development, clinicians still rely primarily on legacy in-clinic systems and
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5 Ways Tech is Enhancing Patient Engagement in Clinical Trials
Patient engagement is critical on several levels. It helps inform updates to trial design and processes, it ensures critical data is collected to determine the safety and efficacy of an investigational product, and it supports patient retention for the duration of the trial. That’s why biopharma sponsors and research sites are leaning into technology to facilitate this engagement. It’s important for physicians and other healthcare professionals to be aware of this technology and how it can
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Biden vs. Trump: What the US Election Means for Drug Pricing
The global landscape for medical technology, biotechnology, and life sciences is on the cusp of seismic change.
The confluence of geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and evolving social values has created a complex web of challenges and opportunities for these sectors around the world.
The broad life science industry too is in the midst of a period of significant transition. While the shadow of the pandemic recedes, its effects linger in the form of a market correction
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From WebMD to AI: How Patients Access Health Information is Changing
The vast amount of data available to patients and consumers—from web sources, social media, wearables, and AI chatbots—has democratized health information on an unprecedented scale. This shift presents unique opportunities and challenges for the healthcare industry.
This evolution affects not only patients but also healthcare providers, as the traditional relationship between patients and healthcare professionals is being disrupted. This makes it a critical area for discussion among medical
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How to Continuously Shield The Healthcare Ecosystem from Ongoing Cyberattacks
In today’s growing cyber-attack landscape, hospital systems have quickly become the prime target of cyber threats as they collect sensitive patient data, including social security numbers, insurance information, and health records—making such an attack particularly appealing to bad actors.
The impact of these attacks on healthcare organizations has resulted in disrupted operations, delayed patient care, compromised patient confidentiality, and significant financial losses. The impact of
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