Search Tag: digital technology
2023 30 Oct
Insights on making healthcare and hospitals more sustainable and strategies to make them more efficient and capable of leveraging digital technology to pursue these goals. Key Points Globally, the healthcare sector is responsible for 5% emissions. If healthcare was a country, it would be the fifth largest emitter. ECHAlliance...Read more
2023 12 Jul
#HIMSS23Europe hosted a panel discussion on how we can use technology to advance global health and deliver equitable healthcare. The panel featured João Bocas, CEO of Digital Salutem, Abigail Norville, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport NL, Clayton Hamilton, Regional Technical Officer of the World Health Organization...Read more
2023 12 Jul
#HIMSS23Europe hosted a panel discussion on how we can use technology to advance global health and deliver equitable healthcare. The panel featured João Bocas, CEO of Digital Salutem, Abigail Norville, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport NL, Clayton Hamilton, Regional Technical Officer of the World Health Organization...Read more
2021 09 Sep
With urban populations increasing worldwide and technology making smart cities a reality, there is a great potential of improving healthcare services by expanding them beyond the hospital walls. Both immediate health emergencies, such as COVID-19, and long-term strategies can be addressed with new, tech-driven solutions supported by enhanced community...Read more
2020 12 Nov
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed healthcare to move towards consumerism. This change is being driven by patients who are quickly turning into consumers. Where will this trend lead? Is it time for hospitals and consumers to work together to utilise digital technology in healthcare and to improve healthcare access across all groups of society? How...Read more
2020 27 Oct
Two digital initiatives are being tested aimed at facilitating cross-border handling of COVID-19-realted lab results for travellers and governments. You might also like: (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!)? COVID-19 ‘Immunity Passports’ through ethical lens International travel and tourism are among...Read more
2020 29 Sep
Applications of artificial intelligence in medicine (AIM) continue to increase, including diagnosis generation, treatment selection, disease stratification and healthcare management. This trend has sparked concerns over AI being poised to replace many of today's medical professionals. You might also like: Will robots take your...Read more
2020 20 Feb
Digital technology has become an integral part of healthcare and is all set to revolutionise the practice of medicine. Digital technology has greatly improved operational efficiency with respect to standards of medical care. The transformation has significantly enhanced the overall experience of both healthcare professionals and patients. Some...Read more
2019 19 Nov
With digital technology now widely used in healthcare, from doctor appointment scheduling apps to telehealth systems, risks of patient data being hacked have increased immensely. As such, the concept of "patient wellbeing" has evolved to include data privacy and protection. This change is not surprising considering that, given recent high-profile cyberattacks –notably...Read more
2019 30 Oct
With the technological and behavioural landscapes in healthcare changing faster than ever before, experts apply their knowledge to identifying future trends that may introduce radical advancements within the industry. In October, during a Becker's Hospital Review event in Chicago , panelists discussed several important trends in healthcare innovation...Read more
2019 26 Sep
Digital technology and mHealth expansion not only enable patients to be more proactive in keeping themselves fit and healthy, these tech innovations are also underpinning the growth of consumerism in healthcare. With data collected from medical devices – including wearables and other mHealth tools – becoming increasingly valuable for disease...Read more
2018 09 May
The UK Health Show , the leading event for the whole of the UK’s healthcare sector, returns for two days on 25-26 September as it grows into its new home of ExCeL London for 2018. The UK Health Show is the UK’s leading live-event platform connecting senior healthcare decision makers, influencers and buyers from across the NHS and the...Read more
2017 14 Jun
Digital technology has paved the way for businesses and industries alike to utilise its benefits to incredible calibers, such as providing ergonomic solutions solely by “smart” machines or eliminating tedious methods of organising large quantities of data. However, the healthcare industry in particular can find itself to be most affected by digital...Read more