Search Tag: healthcare delivery
In Search of Gold in Health Data
2022 13 Sep
The low quality of health data is at the core of why we are not making the most of data science. However, new ways of dealing with acquiring those data can overcome this situation. Key Points High-quality health data are essential for healthcare delivery, health research and innovation. However, two key problems must... Read more
Impact of COVID on violence against healthcare – report published by ICN, ICRC, IHF and WMA
2022 19 Jul
Survey results show that the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened violence against healthcare, with a documented increase of incidents in many countries. Health personnel and their patients, as well as healthcare facilities and ambulances, are subject to persistent acts of violence in all regions of the world. The results of a global survey conducted... Read more
The Business Case for Person-Centred Care
2020 12 Nov
While some choices in healthcare may be limited due to circumstantial urgency, more often than not, patients and family members hold a significant position to influence the trajectory of their care. Especially in recent years, with the advent of new technologies and sharing platforms, patients are now better equipped to explore options, fact check,... Read more
New Health Care Delivery
2020 22 Oct
New care-delivery models should include screening, preventive check-ups and follow-up of patients with chronic diseases. All specialties, including radiology, need to be involved. This will involve significant investment, practice reorganisation and systems that are high-value based and patient-centred. This will require coordination and organisation... Read more
A Value-Based Approach to Atrial Fibrillation
2019 26 Aug
Enhancing Atrial Fibrillation Procedure Flow Garners Profound Results One year ago, Health Management published Aiming to heal 80 percent more hearts through the power of partnership . The article outlined the bold ambitions of Oslo University Hospital – a leading center in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) – to expand access and enhance... Read more
Finance, Skills Gap, Governance: Addressing CIO Challenges
2019 26 Aug
Summary: With finance, skills and strategy all obstacles for the healthcare CIOs, two HIT professionals weigh in on the way forward. When we look at the challenges facing any digital team, each one is multi-faceted coming with a chronicle of the yesteryear and a vision of the future. Considering the issues ahead, we look at some common problems... Read more
Secrets of innovation success
2019 22 May
International transfer of successful lessons and strategies is essential for improving quality, accessibility and affordability of healthcare services. Innovators in both developed and developing nations have found ways to deliver healthcare at a significantly lower cost while increasing access and quality, but we need more... Read more
Uber Health and 5 more groundbreaking healthcare delivery ideas
2018 25 May
Healthcare in the U.S. is an industry that’s ripe for innovation. From a convoluted insurance system to a complicated chain of care to a lack of price transparency, many factors combine to create a healthcare system that’s slow, expensive, inefficient, and difficult to navigate. But some companies are fast at work addressing the many pain... Read more
Sectra wins US PACS order at pediatric orthopedic hospital
2018 24 May
International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra will install its enterprise imaging PACS at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The Sectra software will offer radiologists and clinicians a high-availability, cloud solution with fast and secure desktop access to all patient images and reports from a single application.... Read more
Healthcare demands are growing and evolving - so must we
2018 23 May
Healthcare companies must evolve to help providers face the challenge of an ageing and growing population suffering from the increased incidence and diversity of chronic disease. We are experiencing a paradigm shift in the demand and definition for value-based healthcare, and it is no secret that this has resulted from the daunting task that... Read more