If there’s one positive takeaway from the past two years of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s recognizing the importance of physical activity and exercise as an antidote for managing pandemic stress. As people emerge from more than two years of self-quarantining, lockdowns and pandemic isolation, they’re breaking away from periods of […]
Novant Health spins off new biz division to drive innovation
North Carolina-based Novant Health, with its 15 hospitals and 700-plus outpatient facilities across the Southeast, announced the launch this week of a new business division it will use to “incubate, innovate and accelerate” technological innovation, said President and CEO Carl S. Armato. WHY IT MATTERSNovant Health Enterprises will operate as […]
UCL and AWS partner to launch digital innovation centre
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University College London (UCL) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are joining forces to launch a centre for digital innovation. The centre, to be hosted at the IDEALondon technology hub, will help healthcare and education organisations to accelerate digital innovation and address global issues in the sectors. It has sent out […]
Inside Novant, Mayo, Advocate Innovation Initiatives
Neither the pandemic nor challenging business conditions have kept America’s hospitals and health systems from innovating. In recent weeks, we’ve seen a flurry of activity among provider organizations and partners to drive innovation, advance remote-patient monitoring, spur artificial intelligence (AI) startups to early success and advance new care models. Here […]
Four Questions Health Systems Should Ask Themselves Prior To Investment
Profits are shrinking, clinician and staff burnout is at an all-time high, and patients are demanding more out of their healthcare experiences: this is the reality for hospitals and health systems across the country. Covid has stretched the healthcare system to its limit, and hospitals and health systems continue to […]
What sets the FDA apart on medtech innovation? An expert weighs in
This past month, UCLA Biodesign and Boston Consulting Group took an in-depth look at the medical technology industry when it surveyed more than 100 senior executives about the medical device registration process. They found that the vast majority agree that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is responding effectively […]
Medical device innovation at the University of Minnesota
Minnesota has long been known as one of the national and global leaders in the medical device industry. In fact, Minnesota’s Medical Alley is the number one health technology cluster in the world, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Improvement, and Minnesota innovators hold the most medical device patents per […]
Innovation in Healthcare and Wearable Technology
The healthcare industry, like all industries, is experiencing a significant shift in patient care with recent technological advancements. Especially with the increased demand for remote healthcare and telemedicine sparked by the onset of the pandemic in 2020. Wearable technology is gaining more traction and providing more solutions. Yahoo Finance reported […]
Learn How to Embrace the Beauty of Aging With Our Guide to Aging Joyfully
Growing older doesn’t mean letting younger generations have all the fun. Our guide to aging joyfully is packed with expert advice on all things aging and will inspire you to look and feel your best! You’ll find beauty, nutrition, fitness, and mental health tips inside to help you feel more […]
Health workers give tips on dealing with baby formula shortage
Baby formula shortages have forced some retail chains to limit customers to purchasing just three bottles of formula per transaction. INDIANAPOLIS — A baby formula shortage in many parts of the U.S. is forcing retailers to ration their supplies. That’s leaving many parents struggling to find enough food for their […]