Reading Time: 9 minutes Dr. John receives a panicked call at 2 a.m. about patient medical records that have just been leaked online by hackers. As he stares at his laptop, he realizes that every patient file is at risk, and he has 48 hours to figure out what to do. He wishes he had a system where it …
Reading Time: 11 minutes Imagine a hospital that invests in a shiny new AI tool that speeds up diagnoses, but weeks later, it’s barely being used. Reason? The doctors were not adequately trained, and the system failed to integrate with existing workflows; now it’s just another expense with no tangible value. This is not because the AI does not …
Reading Time: 12 minutes Every day, in this busy healthcare ecosystem, physicians juggle rising patient loads and the pressure to handle precise, personalized care. However, critical data, from vital signs to medication adherence, often arrives too late because it is stored across disconnected systems. This is where IoMT in healthcare is becoming a powerful solution. You might be thinking… …
Reading Time: 10 minutes Dr. Sarah begins her morning rounds at City General Hospital, her tablet displaying all the necessary information, such as real-time patient vitals, predictive alerts, and personalized treatment recommendations. All of this is possible due to the widespread application of data analytics & BI in healthcare. So, what once took hours now happens in seconds, allowing …
Reading Time: 14 minutes Imagine Sara wearing a smartpatch, sitting at home and enjoying a good book, when suddenly her blood pressure levels drop. She has a condition of hypertension, and her physician receives an alert, connects with her, and takes prompt action. This was all possible due to the IoT technology integrated into her smart patch, which monitored …
Reading Time: 8 minutes Healthcare is more connected than ever, but this connection can fall apart without secure communication between systems. That’s where interoperability is key, ensuring secure data transfer between multiple systems. The healthcare industry is witnessing a rapid shift due to technological advancements, and we are seeing diverse interoperability use cases emerge, such as telehealth, remote monitoring …
Reading Time: 7 minutes The healthcare sector is under increasing pressure to strike a balance between managing costs effectively and delivering exceptional patient care. As the industry adapts to new and disruptive technologies, companies also face a significant challenge in ensuring data security amid fierce market competition. Blockchain technology is emerging as a game-changer for healthcare, offering improved transparency, …
Reading Time: 8 minutes HIPAA-compliant interoperability is about establishing a balance between smooth data exchange and maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA. Undoubtedly, interoperability has become necessary to provide enhanced patient care, helping hospitals join the collaborative care ecosystem. However, this data transmission from one system to another includes major threats like potential data leakage or breach. But HIPAA compliance …
Reading Time: 4 minutes The healthcare sector is a complex ecosystem driven by diverse IT systems, including Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS). However, these systems often operate in isolation, creating fragmented data silos that impede the seamless flow of critical patient information. This fragmentation underscores the need for a unified communication protocol. This is where …
Reading Time: 8 minutes Is your healthcare system HL7-compliant? If not, then you are putting the lives of your patients at risk. As a hospital owner or a healthcare professional, you might have encountered this term often. But do you know about its importance and its widespread impact? Today, approximately 95% of hospitals in the US use it; if …
