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What to Know About the 2023 Eyedrop Recalls, Understanding the Risks

PharmaNewsIntelligence On February 2, 2023, the first of three eyedrops in the United States were recalled voluntarily after multiple reports of illness associated with the drops were reported to the CDC. Since then, two additional eye drops in the US...

Improving Diabetes Care for Native Americans with Healthcare Technology

LifeSciencesIntelligence Diabetes is a global health challenge, affecting millions worldwide. Among the various populations affected, Native Americans face exceptionally high rates of diabetes and related complications.  In an interview with...

Understanding the Fundamentals of Accountable Care Organizations

RevCycleIntelligence The healthcare payment process is undergoing a dramatic transformation as payers and providers shift from volume to value. While stakeholders are currently piloting many value-based care models, accountable care organizations (ACOs) are...

How Best Buy Will Help Mass General Brigham Scale At-Home Healthcare

mHealthIntelligence With the hospital-at-home model gaining steam nationwide, health systems are seeking technology partnerships that can help them sustain and scale their program. The latest in a string of provider-vendor partnerships focused on...

Using Shield Laws to Protect Interstate Patient Access to Abortion Care

PatientEngagementHIT In the aftermath of the 2022 Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision, it wouldn’t be uncommon to see interstate patient access to abortion care. The ruling, which virtually upended the precedent set...

How Virtual Reality Altered the Landscape of Pain Management Therapies

HealthCareExecIntelligence Virtual reality (VR) adoption in healthcare is growing quickly. Together with augmented reality tools, the market is expected to be worth nearly $10 million by 2027, around 3.5 times its value in 2022. But the ideal use cases for VR in the...

Will Clinicians Become Dependent on Artificial Intelligence Tools?

HealthITAnalytics Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have garnered much attention in the healthcare industry in recent years, but the hype raises significant questions and concerns. How should these technologies be developed? For what use cases? With...

How the DIGIHEALS Project Is Tackling Cybersecurity Technology Gaps

HealthITSecurity Despite increased attention from lawmakers and a renewed focus on healthcare cybersecurity awareness, the healthcare sector remains a top target favored by threat actors around the world. In fact, more than 88 million individuals have been...

How Virtual Reality Can Help Tackle ‘Scanxiety’ Among Cancer Patients

mHealthIntelligence The cancer patient journey is fraught with challenges — physical, financial, and emotional. Managing the emotional toll of cancer care is especially hard as, more often than not, it is not immediately clear if therapy has worked and...

8 Steps to Negotiating Successful Pharmaceutical Partnerships

PharmaNewsIntelligence The pharmaceutical industry is a dynamic and highly regulated sector that offers immense potential for healthcare technology companies seeking collaborative opportunities. By forging strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical companies,...

10 Strategies for Successful Life Sciences Product Commercialization

LifeSciencesIntelligence There are multiple strategies for successful life sciences product commercialization. These factors consider various healthcare stakeholders, including providers, patients, regulatory bodies, investors, etc. In this article,...

Are Therapeutic Advancements Impacting the Demand for Surgery?

PharmaNewsIntelligence According to the 2023 Trilliant Health report on trends shaping the health economy, the overall demand for surgical procedures has declined from 2017 to 2021. Despite declining rates of surgical interventions, the national disease burden...

How CGM Technology Is Transforming Diabetes Management

LifeSciencesIntelligence Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has revolutionized diabetes management over the years, offering a more convenient and efficient way to monitor blood glucose levels. In a recent interview with LifeSciencesIntelligence, Arti Masturzo, MD,...

Using Healthcare VR Technology to Improve Pain Management

mHealthIntelligence Amid the ongoing digital transformation of healthcare, stakeholders are exploring the potential utility of various advanced technologies in patient care. These advanced technologies include artificial intelligence, blockchain, and virtual...

Understanding the Role of Chatbots in Virtual Care Delivery

mHealthIntelligence As demand for virtual care solidifies, healthcare organizations are increasingly relying on various technologies to deliver care remotely. These include audio-visual technology, healthcare wearables, Bluetooth-enabled devices, and chatbots....

Top Strategies for Improving Medication Adherence Rates

PatientEngagementHIT Treating an acute or chronic illness doesn’t end with prescribing a drug or a treatment. Rather, achieving ideal clinical outcomes requires patients to actually take the prescription and strong medication adherence. Medication...

Understanding the Dangers of Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements

PharmaNewsIntelligence Throughout the past few decades, the healthcare industry has seen the emergence of a new class of treatments: nutraceuticals. A cross between nutrition and pharmaceuticals, the term nutraceutical was coined by Stephen DeFelice, MD, in 1989....

5 Life Sciences Market Entry Strategies in the United States

LifeSciencesIntelligence Entering the highly competitive life sciences market in the United States can be difficult, but effective strategies can ease entrants into the market. In this article, LifeSciencesIntelligence explores five life sciences market entry...

Innovative Tech for Drug Manufacturing: Revolutionizing Pharma

PharmaNewsIntelligence The pharmaceutical industry is no stranger to technological innovation. Over the years, it has seen numerous advancements in drug development, manufacturing processes, and quality control. However, in recent years, the pace of innovation in...