Digital Transformation

This evolution of healthcare involves using technology to improve diagnosis, treatments, monitor patients, enhance hospital operations and culture, and bolster consumer-focused care. This includes virtual reality tools, wearable devices, workflow software, health apps and other digital health tools.

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AIM: Cardiac devices unaffected by handheld metal detectors

Handheld metal detectors used for screening patients at airports did not affect pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators in 388 people who participated in a recent study, according to a report published Oct. 31 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Philips releases clinical decision support for ventilators

Philips Healthcare has released a clinical decision support tool, called VentAssist, designed to help clinicians manage ventilated adult patients. The software could help reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia, according to the company.

Radiologists Hop Aboard the Meaningful Use Train

As a specialty, radiology touches many aspects of patient care, from screening to diagnosis to monitoring and therapy.

Digital Dashboards Dig Deep

Digital dashboards and business intelligence come in various flavors. From integrated health systems to critical access hospitals, the term digital dashboard can be retrofitted to meet the needs of many different improvement initiatives. Regardless of the definition, the technology has made great strides in the past five years to be a success story in the IT world and assist CMIOs in tackling a diverse range of tasks from population management to quality reporting.

Radiology Workflow Meets Mobile Devices

Can mobile devices such as iPads and Androids untether radiologists from their stationary workflows? Maybe not right away, but evidence is building that these systems will improve efficiency and communication in radiology.

GE, CardioComm extend OEM agreement

Cardiovascular hardware and software provider CardioComm Solutions will extend its current OEM agreement with GE Healthcare.

AAMI renews efforts to reduce clinical alarm fatigue

Placing a spotlight a widespread and well-known problem, the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) said it is continuing efforts to reduce problems associated with clinical alarms. The group's latest initiative is the development of new standards and guidance documents, as well as continuing conversations with stakeholders in the medical community.

Abbott to split its med device, pharma businesses

Abbott will separate into two different publicly traded companies: the medical product manufacturer will split into a diversified medical products company and the other company will be focused on research-based pharmaceuticals.

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Medsender, Patagonia Health team up to aid public health efforts against COVID-19

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