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    Tech and the genome sequence: the story so far

    • IT
    • 01/05/2018

    It took about 10 years to complete the first-ever full human genome sequence – at a hefty cost of $3bn (£2.2bn). With advances in technology and computing power, the cost of human genome sequencing...

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    How to turn around failing EHRs

    • IT
    • 01/05/2018

    Electronic health records were supposed to cut medical costs by driving down administrative expenses. However, despite a wider adoption of EHRs, reductions in billing costs have not been realised,...

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    Blockchain healthcare IT set for huge growth by 2025

    • IT
    • 24/04/2018

    The need to improve interoperability and security of the healthcare information systems is a major factor for the growing adoption of blockchain technology in the healthcare sector, according to...

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    Portfolio of healthcare apps moves to cloud

    • IT
    • 17/04/2018

    Hospitals and other healthcare facilities with tight IT budgets can turn to Mercy Technology Services for help with their cloud computing needs. The company has launched a new healthcare cloud servic

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    The benefits of blockchain

    • IT
    • 12/04/2018

    There is so much more to the healthcare industry than medicine, says Varun Gera, Founder & CEO of HealthAssure, noting how the sector has become a powerhouse of information about doctors, patient

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    Facebook admits plan to access patient data

    • IT
    • 10/04/2018

    Facebook seems to be embroiled in yet another controversy. The social media giant has confirmed a news report about its negotiation with U.S. medical institutions to access patient data for a propose

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    What gives CIOs insomnia?

    • IT
    • 10/04/2018

    In a recent forum organised by LexisNexis, 30 high-level executives, most of whom were CIOs from U.S. hospitals, nursing homes and health plans of all sizes, tackled key data-related issues that...

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    Has the EHR blame game gone too far?

    • IT
    • 03/04/2018

    It is a common complaint among physicians that EHR documentation takes too much of their time. They say that EHR systems are not designed to support documentation in a way that works well for members

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    Deception technology in battle against cyber-threats

    • IT
    • 27/03/2018

    According to an annual study on privacy and security of healthcare data, Ponemon Institute reports that nearly 90 percent of healthcare organisations have been breached. More importantly, the approxi

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    Europe's smart pill tech market set for growth

    • IT
    • 27/03/2018

    Smart pill technology is an innovative method of drug delivery. Smart pills are basically medical devices and small embedded electronic appliances which include sensors, cameras, and trackers. The...

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