What It’s Going to Take for AI to go Mainstream

There are challenges that need to be overcome before artificial intelligence comes of age in medical imaging No technology concept is going to be more discussed, dissected or debated in healthcare this year than artificial intelligence (AI). In the world of radiology and imaging, AI has the potential to dramatically impact productivity, precision and outcomes. […]

Who ‘owns’ the Healthcare Consumer of the Future?

How the ongoing M&A scramble and the frantic pace of digitalization of healthcare are reshaping traditional relationships between healthcare consumers and providers. Read more

Up, down or out? Perspectives on artificial intelligence in health care today

There are several high-value applications for artificial intelligence in health care. Challenges with underlying data sources and new ethical concerns have emerged as significant factors driving adoption. Two-thirds of the attendees polled at a recent innovation summit by The Economist agreed on one thing: health care is the sector that will benefit most from artificial intelligence […]

3 Takeaways from HIMSSanity in Las Vegas

3 Takeaways from HIMSSanity in Las Vegas Another annual ritual of networking, hyperbole and celebration comes to a close for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). The bottom line is that health care IT remains an exciting place to be. Read more

Why Data and Analytics Could See the Biggest Increase in Technology Spend in 2018

Our latest healthcare technology survey is in, and the data are clear. After gaining the insight from 38 individuals at global technology firms, population health management companies, and digital health organizations, the majority of our survey respondents expect to see growth in healthcare. Of these respondents, 25% are targeting 30% or more in growth in […]

Checking the Pulse of Blockchain in Healthcare

Image has been resized. Credit: Tiagodimas2, Wikimedia Commons Blockchain. It’s tough to think of another concept surrounded by more hype—and also some real promise—over the past 2 years. But what is really true about the current state of blockchain? Who are some of the key players? What does healthcare have to say about it, and […]

Amazon in healthcare: disruption in motion or a nothing-burger?

Amazon’s announcement needs to be seen in the light of fundamental changes underway in how health care is purchased and delivered and the one thing it may have going for itself. No company I know can stir up so much debate over so little detail in a public announcement as Amazon did last week. Judging […]

Apple and the democratization of patient health records

Apple’s new announcement last week is not just about their entry into the EHR market. It’s the beginning of the democratization of personal health records. Unexpected is the new normal. Apple announced this past week that it is bringing patient medical records to their Health app, the most significant update to the Apple Health app […]

IoT and AI Can Unlock Real Value Beyond the Hype, and Here’s How

IoT and AI Can Unlock Real Value Beyond the Hype, and Here’s How Embracing connected technologies and artificial intelligence can help medtech achieve the goals of value-based and consumer-driven care. Still skeptical? Consider this example. Everyone who works in healthcare is currently sitting in the center of a turbulent convergence. The drive toward value-based care is […]

Social Determinants: Powering the Next Big Leap for Healthcare Analytics

Social Determinants: Powering the Next Big Leap for Healthcare Analytics The next step toward reaching the holy grail of personalized care is harnessing social determinant data. Putting it into practice has its unique set of challenges. Real estate isn’t the only thing that’s all about location. Your ZIP code may be the single biggest predictor of […]