Search Tag: Healthcare
2023 27 Oct
Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 47th World Hospital Congress, which takes place from 10 to 12 September 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The World Hospital Congress is an annual event, organized by the International Hospital Federation (IHF), and held in different regions of the world. The Congress brings together hospital...Read more
2023 25 Oct
The 46th World Hospital Congress officially opened today under the High Patronage of the President of the Portuguese Republic. Over 1300 delegates from 89 countries gathered for the Congress, which takes place from 25 to 27 October in Lisbon, Portugal. Deborah J. Bowen, IHF President and President and CEO of the American College of Healthcare...Read more
2023 22 Aug
The entire value chain of medical care, product development and manufacture in focus at one location The medical technology market is in worldwide motion and the signs ahead of MEDICA 2023 and COMPAMED 2023 in Düsseldorf as the internationally leading trade fairs for the medical technology industry and related suppliers (trade fair 13–16 November)...Read more
2023 08 Aug
Engine failures and other safety issues often witnessed in the aviation industry provide some valuable lessons for healthcare. These include: Importance of Training and Standard Procedures: Like in aviation, healthcare professionals must undergo rigorous training and adhere to standard procedures. Proper training ensures healthcare professionals...Read more
2022 21 Dec
“Health at a Glance: Europe 2022” outlines the impact of the pandemic on health services across Europe, from primary care to hospital treatment, and the disruptions this placed on the care delivered to non-COVID-19 patients. The pandemic and the measures implemented to prevent transmission of the virus led to an unprecedented decline in people’s...Read more
2022 19 Dec
In the U.S., the healthcare industry is responsible for approximately 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions, with operating rooms producing the highest percentage of greenhouse gases.They can use up to six times more energy than the rest of the hospital, making them the single biggest producer of waste across the hospital. According to a new study...Read more
2022 26 Oct
ECRI, an independent, nonprofit health services organization that provides technology solutions and evidence-based guidance to healthcare decision-makers worldwide, has named Benjamin Dai, MS, TOGAF , its new Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Officer. Dai has more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in engineering and information...Read more
2022 20 Oct
Vivera is pleased to welcome Lea Ramirez to the Company’s Advisory Board. Ms. Ramirez joins Vivera’s Advisory Board to assist with healthcare strategy and planning as the Company works on its shorter and longer-term commercialization strategies and projects. Ms. Ramirez started her career in the banking industry, serving as a regional manager for...Read more
2022 12 Oct
Digital health veteran to lead the company’s corporate communications and investor relations to help expand brand awareness of the industry’s leading navigation and consumer experience platform Quantum Health, the industry’s leading healthcare navigation and care coordination company announced that John Hallock is joining its leadership team as...Read more
2022 14 Sep
Cory Stevenson , former President of the BioProduction division at Thermo Fisher Scientific joins Board Gemini BioProducts Holding, Inc., a portfolio company of BelHealth Investment Partners, LLC , a Florida -based healthcare private equity firm, announced the appointment of Cory Stevenson to its Board of Directors. Mr....Read more
2022 11 Aug
The Middle East’s leading event focused on improving patient care is back in action Taking place from September 29 to October 1 at Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre Renowned health leaders take part in key conferences — infection control, patient safety, and CSSD – and address vital industry topics Over 2,500 healthcare professionals...Read more
2022 22 Jul
Amazon and One Medical have announced that they have entered into a merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire One Medical. One Medical was founded in 2007. It is a human-centred, technology-powered primary care organisation committed to making quality care more affordable and accessible for patients through a combination of in-person, digital...Read more