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World Economic Forum 2024: What were the key Healthcare Technology talking points?

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: The World Economic Forum 2024 in Davos saw several crucial healthcare technology talking points, with a strong focus on harnessing innovation to address global health challenges and build a more resilient healthcare system. While its critics remain, the WEF's efforts to shape a better future for all are undeniable.

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Swift Medical Announces New Financing Round to Further Enhance Its AI-Based Wound Care Technology

Digital Health Global

These initiatives aim to elevate the customer experience and drive excellence in healthcare technology.” About Virgo Investment Group Founded in 2009, Virgo is a private investment firm based in California that has an established track record of building and transforming businesses.

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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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How Apple's API Fits Into Its Burgeoning Healthcare Stack

Lloyd Price

As early as 2009, former Apple senior vice president Scott Forstall was hinting at the allure of the medical device market—at the same event, the company announced that iOS 3.0 (yes) yes) would be able to sync with certain specially-designed medical devices.

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Essential Telemedicine Terms Clinicians Should Know

Enzyme Health

The law went into effect in April of 2009 in response to the untimely death of 18-year old Ryan Haight, who died from an overdose of Vicodin procured from an online pharmacy without a prescription. Telehealth: Telehealth refers to the broad industry of remote healthcare delivery, healthcare services, and healthcare technology.

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Five Potential Buyers of Babylon's UK Business? Operose, Huma, Modality, BUPA, Aurelius/McKesson UK

Lloyd Price

Modality Partnership Rationale for acquiring Babylon's UK business: increase primary care market share, digital first GP offering is a competitive advantage, Babylon's 100k patients adds to existing 400k patient base, add ML and developer expertise to traditional primary care business Modality Partnership is a large GP partnership formed in 2009.

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Business of Healthcare and Value Based Care – 2023 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

Studies have shown that the rate of hospital consolidation – which has more than doubled since 2009 – is driving healthcare costs up, creating worse health outcomes, and reducing services available to patients. Donald Hooker, Healthcare Technology analyst at Capital One.