Category: digital health

Don’t write that patient review, it might be a HIPAA violation, report says

When responding to online patient reviews, some healthcare providers are taking defending their reputation too far, and are violating HIPAA laws, The Verge reported April 1.

Memorial Hermann to deliver care beyond medical needs for employees

Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System partnered with a virtual platform to provide support for employees with caregiving responsibilities.

6 key findings from the Chartis Group’s 2022 digital transformation survey

The Chartis Group recently released a report about the state of digital transformation based on a survey of 143 health system executives.  

Digital investment important to most health system execs, HIMSS report finds

Digital transformation is a top-level priority for a majority of health system leaders surveyed for the “2022 State of Healthcare” report released March 15 by HIMSS. 

Google Ventures the most active digital health investor in 2021

Google’s venture arm, Google Ventures, was the most active investor in digital health in 2021, closing 22 deals according to CBInsights.

4 questions health systems should ask before investing in digital health

As hospitals continue to operate on thin margins, it can be difficult for them to determine which new technologies will be worth their implementation and maintenance costs. Here are four questions health systems should ask before investing in new techn…

GE Healthcare developing digital health platform

GE Healthcare is developing a digital health platform it said will boost the speed of digital transformation for hospitals and healthcare systems. 

CommonSpirit, Mercy Health adopt Adobe healthcare cloud suite

Adobe on March 15 made its healthcare cloud offering generally available. The suite, Adobe Experience Cloud for Healthcare, aims to improve digital experiences for healthcare providers, payers, drugmakers and pharmacies.

Philips CEO: Healthcare needs to adopt digital tech faster

Adopting digital technology at an accelerated speed can improve the value and impact of healthcare and help tackle challenges post-pandemic, according to Philips CEO Frans van Houten.

4 ways UC Davis Health is transforming digital health for its patients

Sacramento, Calif.-based UC Davis Health is combating the digital divide for senior patients and patients who don’t have access to broadband or smartphones by giving them affordable and easier access to digital health tools, VentureBeat reported March …