We are now living in what I’m calling the
TechBio revolution. That’s not a typo that should read BioTech, but rather a
new way of looking at the convergence of technology and biology. TechBio is defined as an engineering-first approach of biological processes for industrial, and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, and so on. A process that uses AI and data-enabled discovery to complement the exploration of
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SMART on FHIR: Is it Worth the Investment or Just Another Burden for Health IT Departments?
As the healthcare industry continues to shift from fee-for-service to value-based care, data interoperability is increasingly becoming a key concern for providers trying to better engage with patients, improve clinical workflow, and ultimately drive better health outcomes. In fact, more than 70 percent of healthcare financial executives say that data interoperability must improve within the next three years to ensure the success of value-based care.The good news? The potential for secure,
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DrFirst Helps Clinicians Personalize Treatment Plans Through Genomics Testing
DrFirst, a provider of medication management and secure communications solutions, has added a new pharmacogenomics (PGx) capability within the workflow of its Rcopia electronic prescribing suite. The new PGx solution, developed in collaboration with Translational Software Inc. (TSI) and in conjunction with Exceltox and Alpha Genomix Laboratories, allows physicians to order genomic tests for patients to understand how patients will respond to current or planned medications.DrFirst’s PGx
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Engine Biosciences Lands $10M for AI-Driven Drug Discovery Platform
Engine Biosciences("Engine"), a San Francisco, CA-based biotech company pioneering its artificial intelligence and genomics network biomedicine platform for drug discovery has raised $10 million. The seed round was co-led by by DHVC (Danhua Capital) and 6 Dimensions Capital, with participation from global biopharmaceutical leader WuXi AppTec, EDBI, Pavilion Capital, Baidu Ventures, WI Harper, and Nest.Bio Ventures.The company plans to utilize the funding to support its proprietary platform,
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Why Did the Global Digital Health Market Strengthen During Q4 2017?
Healthcare innovation consultancy Enspektos, LLC, today released the latest edition of its quarterly study, digihealth impact trac. The report focuses on key Q4 2017 market themes and previews five digital health trends that will matter in 2018. The research reveals that telemedicine is having a far-reaching impact as adoption surges globally. Most importantly, telemedicine solutions are delivering economic benefits and re-shaping the patient-physician relationship, as clinicians learn what it
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Mount Sinai Establishes Robotics Institute to Accelerate Robotic Surgery
Mount Sinai Health System announced this week it has established the Mount Sinai Robotics Institute (MSRI) to advance patient care and augment research and training. Since the first minimally invasive robotic surgery to treat head and neck cancer at Mount Sinai in 2008 surgeons at Mount Sinai have been on the forefront of pioneering robotic surgery techniques. Groundbreaking work such as new techniques and refinements, and complication reduction programs in these areas has distinguished MSRI as
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Philips, N-of-One Partner to Speed Clinical Interpretation of Cancer Genomics
Royal Philips and N-of-One, Inc., a provider of clinical interpretation of molecular tests in oncology is teaming up to enhance the capabilities of Philips’ IntelliSpace Genomics solution. The two companies will collaborate on the clinical analysis, annotation and interpretation of oncology cases processed through Philips’ new precision medicine solution for oncology.This healthcare informatics solution integrates genomic information with full patient context to empower clinicians with
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20 Promising Canadian Digital Health Companies to Watch
“A company’s odds of success are better the closer they can get to their market,” argues Stephen Hurwitz, a thought leader in the Canadian venture capital industry, recognizing that the proximity to a VC-tech hub can help the success rate of Canadian startups. A socialized healthcare system, Canada’s market is fragmented by province and type of care – most primary and emergency care is free for residents whereas specialty care, prescription drugs, long-term and in-home care amongst others,
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