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Top health tech hazards for 2022: cyberattacks, supply chain shortfalls and more

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The nonprofit safety group ECRI Institute published the latest version of its annual health technology hazards report this week, pointing to cybersecurity attacks, supply chain shortfalls and damaged infusion pumps as three of the biggest dangers. "This list will help healthcare facilities do that." ON THE RECORD.

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Five Things Digital Health Companies Need to do to Achieve Success

The Digital Health Corner

It has been a long time since my last post of 2018. The digital health economic, clinical, regulatory, and political landscapes have changed significantly since then. It has always been my belief that most digital health technologies are most successful when partnered with other technologies.

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Epic launches new telehealth service with Twilio

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The technology could also help primary care practices avoid closure as business slows. Nearly half of physicians are now using telehealth technology , up from just 18% in 2018, according to a nationwide survey of 842 physicians conducted by physician search firm Merritt Hawkins. The FCC recently doled out $3.7

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Global Home Health Hubs Strategic Market Report 2023: Market to Reach $7.9 Billion by 2030 – Increased Emphasis on Remote Patient Monitoring Creates Fertile Environment for Growth – ResearchAndMarkets.com

Digital Health Global

With the COVID-19 Pandemic Exposing Global Healthcare Unpreparedness, There is Increasing Policy Led Focus on Rebooting Health Systems Worldwide: Current & Required Healthcare Spending as % of GDP The Pandemic Triggers Shift in Consumer Behaviour & Engagement With Healthcare Technologies & Services Healthcare Industry Pushed to Adopt Digital (..)

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Swinburne University of Technology partners with Coviu for telehealth education

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Swinburne University of Technology, a public university located in Melbourne, Australia, has partnered with Coviu, a telehealth software platform, to further embed digital health technology in the classroom, clinic and research. What’s it about.

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Average multiples in HealthTech M&A 2023

Lloyd Price

Amazon has been expanding its healthcare business in recent years. In 2018, it acquired PillPack, an online pharmacy. Amazon is also working on a number of other healthcare initiatives, including a virtual care service and a program to help employees find and book appointments with doctors. Thoughts, comments?

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Five Reasons why the FDA got it Right with Digital Health

The Digital Health Corner

Innovation and improvements in digital health occur at lightning speed in comparison to other FDA regulated industries and require different approval and oversight strategies (see below). The Action Plan is a major step in the right direction because it recognizes digital health’s unique attributes which span both IT and clinical arenas.