By Claire Novorol, Forbes | April 30, 2019 As digital technology becomes ever more central to improving healthcare, we are seeing that governments, policymakers, industry groups and patients are increasingly focused on a fundamental question: what makes a digital health product truly fit for purpose? Within this debate, the role [...]
By Arick Wierson, Observer | April 22, 2019 Heidi Wylie was a beautiful, young 20-something. She had flowing long brown hair, a fit physique and a wholesome, Midwestern look. A recent college graduate, she was already a few years into her career as a choir and music director in Milwaukee, [...]
By Emily Rappleye, Becker's Hospital Review | April 17, 2019 Whende Carroll, MSN, RN-BC, got into nurse informatics 15 years ago at CHI Franciscan's Highline Medical Center in Burien, Wash., but it wasn't until recently she realized healthcare needs more nurses — who represent the largest group of the healthcare [...]
By Heather Landi, Fierce Healthcare | April 17, 2019 The World Health Organization (WHO) released a new list of recommendations Wednesday offering guidance on how the global healthcare industry can use digital health technology accessible via mobile phones, tablets and computers to improve people’s health and essential services around the world. “Harnessing the power of digital [...]
The Medical Futurist | April 6, 2019 What does being perfectly healthy mean? Not having any visible symptoms, hidden ones or successfully coping with any disease? Is it the opposite of being sick or more than that? How did the concept change throughout the centuries? Does it have a connection [...]
By Mackenzie Garrity, Becker's Hospital Review | April 5, 2019 After reporting a dip in net earnings for the first quarter, Walgreens plans to invest $300 million in digital health to make up for the losses, according to Digital Commerce 360. The drugstore’s net earnings dropped to $1.156 billion from [...]
