Medvivo, a UK-based health and care services provider has acquired Expert 24, a global developer of clinical decision support applications for some of the world’s largest healthcare providers, insurers and health information platforms including BUPA, AXA PPP Healthcare, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and WebMD.The acquisition strengthens Medvivo’s range of clinical technology products and services built up over the past 11 years; and will support Expert 24’s continued growth throughout the
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How Live Video Technology is Impacting the Medical Field
Technological innovation is at the heart of medicine and the healthcare industry. Technology has enabled humanity to extend lives by years, if not decades. It has allowed us to conduct complex surgeries that would otherwise be impossible. It has even allowed doctors to provide amputees with new limbs. Technology has empowered the blind, deaf, or immobile to regain some of their impaired qualities.And while some innovations – such as video technology – don’t seem nearly as groundbreaking, they
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Mount Sinai Launches EHR-Integrated Imaging Research Warehouse
Mount Sinai Health System has created an Imaging Research Warehouse (IRW) to revolutionize clinical care and translational research to ultimately improve human health. Developed by the Mount Sinai Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute (TMII), the image database integrates clinical imaging with EHRs to enable researchers new access to information about more than 1 million Mount Sinai patients. The IRW is supported by a National Institute of Health pilot program. For researchers, the
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ERT & Orbita Collaborate to Optimize Data Capture via Amazon Echo-based Voice Assistants
Orbita, Inc., a leading provider of voice-first software for connected home healthcare announced today a collaboration with ERT to research innovative new approaches to data procurement and management for pharmaceutical and device customers seeking to streamline clinical trials. The collaboration combines the advanced capabilities of ERT’s EXPERT™ technology platform for clinical trial data collection, processing, and analysis with Orbita Voice™, a first-of-its-kind solution for creating
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Nomad Health Launches in California and Texas to Connect Doctors with Freelance Clinical Work
Nomad Health — the first online marketplace connecting doctors with freelance clinical work— announced its launch in California and Texas. Now actively staffing physicians in hospitals on both Coasts, the digital health startup is improving the physician shortage crisis facing our nation.The Association of American Medical Colleges projects that the United States will suffer a shortage of up to 104,900 doctors by 2030. These gaps can lead to delays in care for patients, or worse, prevent them
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Kantar Health and Nokia Partner on Biometric and Longitudinal Data Diabetes Study
Kantar Health, a global healthcare consulting firm is teaming up with Nokia on a comprehensive longitudinal cohort study to better understand the impact of "Lifestyle Therapy" on diabetes treatment and patient outcomes. The study will highlight how the combination of biometric and longitudinal, real-world data can drive better consumer insights through a holistic, 360-degree view of the diabetes patient. This would enable healthcare companies to make better decisions for managing and treating
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Apple, Nokia to Explore Digital Health Initiatives After Settling Patent Dispute
Apple and Nokia are exploring future collaboration in digital health initiatives after settling a 5 month patent dispute. Details of the patent agreement remain confidential; however, Nokia will receive an up-front cash payment from Apple, with additional revenues during the term of the agreement. Under a business collaboration agreement, Nokia will be providing certain network infrastructure product and services to Apple. Also, Apple will resume carrying Nokia digital health products (formerly
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Northwell Health Makes Strategic Move Into Medical Grade Wearables to Improve Patient Experience
Northwell Health, one of New York State’s largest health care providers has announced a partnership with Peerbridge Health Inc., a Health IT and wearable technology company to help bring the future of remote heart monitors to life. Founded in 2012, Peerbridge’s cloud-based algorithms connect patients and consumers through multiple on-body wireless sensors conveying powerful intelligence effortlessly with wellness professionals to enable a more timely and proactive care.The strategic partnership
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VitalConnect Lands $33M to Commercialize Medical-Grade Wearable Biosensor Platform
VitalConnect, a San Jose, CA-based provider of medical-grade wearable biosensor systems has raised $33 million in Series C funding led by new investors MVM Life Science Partners and Baxter Ventures, the venture arm of Baxter International. The company plans to utilize the funding to commercialize the VitalConnect Platform and make significant strides in changing the way patient monitoring is utilized in hospitals and at home. As part of the latest funding round, Dr. Stephen Reeders, MVM founder,
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Intermountain Healthcare Goes Live on the American Well’s Telehealth Exchange Marketplace
American Well, today announced that its award-winning online care marketplace, the Exchange, has continued to expand with the addition of providers from Intermountain Healthcare. Intermountain Healthcare already serves its existing patients and communities through Intermountain Connect Care for on-demand telehealth visits 24/7/365.Through the Exchange, Intermountain will make its nurse practitioners and physician assistants available to patients living in Utah, and soon Idaho, for live,
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