The advent of wearable technology has revolutionized healthcare, offering unprecedented opportunities for managing chronic conditions like Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's affects millions worldwide, manifesting in symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and impaired balance. Traditional treatments primarily focus on managing symptoms through medication and physical therapy, which often requires regular doctor visits and constant adjustments. However, wearable technology presents a transformative
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My Patient, an Asian Male Like Me, Wanted to Know Cancer Outcomes for Patients Like Him. Ten Years Later, Are We There Yet?
Improving outcomes for cancer patients starts with answering a simple question: Do our data and tools reflect the people we treat? Nearly a decade ago, I worked with a patient, a 50-year-old Asian male, who was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer during his first screening colonoscopy. He had just undergone surgery, and, as his medical oncologist, I recommended chemotherapy – the standard of care. He was adamantly opposed, prioritizing his active lifestyle and busy work and travel
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How Optimizing Administrative Processes Can Transform Patient Access and Health Outcomes
Recently, a global report from the American Journal of Managed Care has ranked the U.S. healthcare system last overall in a study of high-income nations. The abysmal ranking once again highlights glaring inefficiencies in this country’s approach to healthcare delivery.
Among the report’s most concerning findings, the U.S. ranked 10th in access to care and health outcomes, and 9th for equity and administrative efficiency. These issues paint a stark picture of a system bogged down by
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7 Breakthroughs Making Home-Based Physiotherapy More Effective Than Ever
With the increasing demand for home healthcare, advancements in home-based physiotherapy have made rehabilitation more accessible, personalized, and effective. Thanks to innovative techniques and versatile equipment, patients can now engage in tailored recovery programs within the comfort of their homes.
Home-based physiotherapy provides a convenient alternative for individuals facing mobility challenges or those who prefer familiar surroundings during their recovery. This approach ensures
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Top 10 Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats to Watch in 2025
Last year, the Change Healthcare mega-breach sent shockwaves through the industry because it was the largest data breach in U.S. history. There will undoubtedly be surprises like that in 2025 as well, so it’s important for healthcare organizations to assess the likeliest threats in order to chart a successful path forward.
Here are 10 cybersecurity threats and developments that merit special attention in 2025:
1. AI-driven threats – We’ve seen a rise in AI-generated threats, with advanced
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Data is the Cure: Why Specialty Pharmacies Need Analytics to Thrive in 2024
To meet the rising demand for drugs to treat rare and chronic conditions, the industry’s largest players (e.g., CVS Health, Cigna, and UnitedHealth Group) have moved quickly to derive two-thirds of their prescription revenues from specialty dispensing. Health systems are following suit, rapidly launching entity-owned specialty pharmacies that enable these providers to strengthen the continuity of care they deliver to patients. As providers stake out claim in the competitive $68.3 billion
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Surgical Care: AI and Smart Design for Better Efficiency and Patient Experience
As healthcare evolves, operating rooms (ORs) are undergoing a profound transformation. The future of ORs hinges on efficiency, patient experience, and access, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and smart design. These elements enhance surgical precision, optimize workflows, and improve outcomes, particularly in high-volume hospitals where maximizing resources is essential.
Efficiency-Driven Strategies
Efficiency is the backbone of modern ORs, ensuring smooth operations and better
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The Future of Patient Experience: How Healthcare Providers Can Lead in 2025
Patient experience (PX) in healthcare is a crucial factor in engagement, compliance, and operational efficiency. But as digital interactions increasingly shape how patients access and navigate care, healthcare providers are rethinking their strategies. No longer is it enough to simply digitize services; the challenge now is to orchestrate digital touchpoints that minimize patient friction while ensuring regulatory adherence under evolving Health and Human Services (HHS) and Office for Civil
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When Ignoring Artificial Intelligence Becomes Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice claims, tragic patient outcomes, and preventable errors have long plagued our healthcare system, fueled by the inherent limitations of human clinicians. But there is a revolutionary force in medicine that has the power to transform these outcomes: artificial intelligence (AI).
Despite AI's proven ability to identify diseases with greater speed and accuracy than human experts, many healthcare providers are resisting its integration. This
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Proposed HIPAA Updates and What They Mean for Healthcare IT teams
Few industries rely more heavily on sensitive personal information than the healthcare sector, and therefore few collect, store and share as much data. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued a notice of proposed HIPAA revisions – “HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic Protected Health Information” – which would bolster the current guidelines for policy updates. This is a necessary and critical step for the healthcare industry to mitigate
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