In many countries, the social care sector is suffering from enormous cost-cutting pressures, labor shortages, and increasing demand for its services. Finland's VTT Technical Research Center is participating with partners in an international research project on how artificial intelligence (AI) can support nurses' work. In addition to VTT, Finnish participants include the University of Applied Sciences of Torque, the University of Eastern Finland, North Savo, and the Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland, Medikenstar, Oiva Health, and Solita. Various digital tasks, such as registering patients, reviewing patient information, familiarizing with instructions and giving them, take up a large portion of…
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Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeA guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world.President Donald Trump is poised to appoint a prominent health care industry lobbyist to a key budget position in a potential blow to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plans to shake up the health care industry, people familiar with the matter said. Don Dempsey, director of policy and research at the Better Medicare Alliance, a lobbying group funded by insurance companies such as UnitedHealth Group and Humana, has been named the Trump administration's top health official at the Office of Management…
listen to article 3 minutes This voice is automatically generated. Please let us know if you have any feedback. Diving overview: According to a study by cybersecurity firm Netwrix, more than 80% of healthcare organizations detected a cyberattack on their technology infrastructure within the past year. Attacks often lead to economic losses for the industry. Nearly 70% of healthcare companies report financial losses due to cyberattacks, compared to 60% of other industries. Healthcare organizations also faced other consequences after the cyberattack. One in five said they experienced a change in senior leadership after the attack, and 19% reported filing a…
About a month ago, the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked widespread outrage in the country. But this anger is not directed at Thompson's death, but at America's health care system. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, 26, is said to have committed the crime after his insurance refused to pay for the surgery. Since then, Americans have continued to express their dissatisfaction and concerns with the American healthcare system via the internet. Although Mangione's past does not justify his actions, this tragic incident serves as a reminder of the deep flaws hidden in America's health care system. America's healthcare…
Today, Proofpoint, Inc., a cybersecurity and compliance company, and Ponemon Institute, an IT security research organization, announced the results of their third annual survey. On the impact of cybersecurity in healthcare. report found Disruption of patient care due to cyberattacks has increased by 77% since last year. One of the key findings from the report, Cyber Anxiety in Healthcare: Costs and Impact on Patient Safety and Care in 2024, is that 92 percent of health systems surveyed have experienced at least one cyber attack in the past 12 months. experienced an attack, up from 88 percent in 2023. According to a press…
DUBLIN, Jan. 22, 2025 (Globe Newswire) — The “Bromelain – Global Strategic Business Report” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The global bromelain market was estimated at USD 30.8 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 45.8 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, driving factors. , and forecasts to help you make informed business decisions. The growth of the bromelain market is driven by several factors reflecting expanding applications and increasing consumer demand for natural bioactive compounds. First, advances in extraction…
JP Morgan headquarters in Canary Wharf financial district Photo from Getty Images Health finance has stabilized in recent months, and the main focus for many health care providers has been getting back to basics and improving the delivery of core health services while reducing expenses. While there were no new surprises at JPM25, there were three main themes for healthcare CIOs. Expansion of medical system Its expansion remains in focus as organizations increase market share, have more patients receiving value-based care, and expand their reach. The capital investment to build outpatient access is significant. This expansion could include an ASC,…
CEO Warner Thomas and the talented Sutter Health teamLara Hazard Healthcare accounts for 17% of GDP and is not only the engine of our economy, but more importantly, it is at the heart of our well-being. I was interested in finding out what America's best healthcare providers do to stay on top. For all five people I interviewed, including leaders in integrative medicine, acute hospital systems, behavioral health, and pediatric medicine, the answer was one word: culture. This idea is reinforced by the famous assertion of Peter Drucker, perhaps the greatest business thought leader of the last century, that “culture…
Sujit Singh, Partner Solutions Architect – AWSby Gitika Vijh, Senior WW Data and AI Partner Solutions Architect – AWSby Narendra Dubey, Senior Technical Architect – Impetus Technologiesby Deepak Motlani, Associate Architect – Impetus Technologiesby Kumar Gaurav, Senior Technical Architect, Impetus Technologies Impetus Technologies The healthcare industry is rapidly evolving, and the complexity and amount of data being generated is increasing. It is estimated that around 30% of the world's data That amount is generated by the medical industry. Imagine the possibilities if this data is effectively leveraged. Doing so can significantly improve patient care, operational efficiency, and even save lives.…
As the healthcare industry faces increased patient demand, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are giving hospitals and health systems the opportunity to rethink how healthcare is delivered. However, many organizations struggle with where and how to deploy these technologies. “AI is not a hammer looking for nails,” emphasized Dave Henriksen, Notable's head of value-based care. “Organizations have a problem, and they need to understand how AI can help solve their core problems.” Henriksen and Notable Chief Medical Officer Aaron Neinstein, MD , based on their experience deploying AI across major healthcare systems, shared seven tips to help organizations drive an…