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Top 5 healthcare leadership conferences in 2026 for C-suite and executives

The top healthcare leadership conferences in 2026 offer C-suite executives and decision-makers the opportunity to connect and collaborate.

December 5, 2025 | 4 min read

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Top 10 US healthcare conferences 2026

We've identified the 10 most influential U.S. healthcare conferences in 2026, premier forums where global leaders are shaping healthcare.

December 4, 2025 | 7 min read

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Top 10 digital health conferences 2026

Check out the top ten digital healthcare conferences of 2026. Join global executives, innovators, and policymakers.

December 3, 2025 | 7 min read

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Top 10 global health conferences to attend in 2026

Here’s our curated list of 10 must-attend global health conferences for 2026, where strategy, science, and leadership converge.

December 2, 2025 | 6 min read

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Building the next layer of clinical AI with hybrid intelligence

The future of clinical AI lies in a "hybrid intelligence" model, pairing accountability with enhanced performance.

November 25, 2025 | 7 min read

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AI in oncology: Improving tumor board workflows

Discover how Northside Hospital leverages AI in oncology for tumor board workflows, particularly to generate structured case summaries.

November 13, 2025 | 4 min read

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The urgent need for health technology assessment in the AI era

Structural changes, a shared language, and public-private collaboration are necessary to advance health technology assessment globally.

November 7, 2025 | 6 min read

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New testing technologies reshaping decentralized healthcare

New technologies for decentralized healthcare are enabling access to high-quality, high-precision diagnostics with unprecedented convenience.

October 22, 2025 | 4 min read

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Dengue, climate change, and vector-borne diseases: Strategic considerations for healthcare leaders

Diagnostics are a strategic imperative for healthcare leaders dealing with the impacts of climate change and vector-borne diseases.

October 6, 2025 | 5 min read

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Impacting patient care through early disease detection with AI

Traditional healthcare focuses on treatment after symptoms appear, but early disease detection with AI can prevent many chronic conditions.

September 4, 2025 | 6 min read

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Wearable technology in healthcare: How recent advances are transforming patient care

The use of wearable devices in healthcare is reshaping patient care, allowing real-time monitoring and more proactive health management.

August 26, 2025 | 6 min read

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From assistant to collaborator: The power of agentic AI in healthcare

Agentic AI in healthcare is a different class of technology that can reshape healthcare delivery as long as human oversight remains robust.

August 20, 2025 | 7 min read

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AI in pathology: Enhancing clinical decision making

With declining numbers in the pathology workforce, AI in pathology promises to increase efficiency and boost confidence in decision-making.

August 12, 2025 | 11 min read

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New cancer advancements and breakthroughs to know about

Recent cancer advancements are transforming our ability to detect and treat cancer, enabling the delivery of more effective care.

August 6, 2025 | 7 min read

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Driving interoperability standards in healthcare with AI

Interoperability standards in healthcare and advances in artificial intelligence are helping to make data more accessible to clinicians.

July 22, 2025 | 5 min read

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What is the value of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis?

Blood-based biomarker tests are a breakthrough for Alzheimer's diagnosis, enabling more effective treatment and reducing healthcare costs.

July 14, 2025 | 7 min read

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Optimizing organ transplant care with advanced mass spectrometry

Modern laboratories are playing an essential role in monitoring the immunosuppressant drugs essential for organ transplant care.

July 8, 2025 | 4 min read

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Solving the challenges of interoperability in healthcare

Overcoming the challenges of healthcare interoperability is key to delivering integrated, data-driven care.

July 2, 2025 | 6 min read

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The future of diabetes technology: Enhancing patient experience with predictive continuous glucose monitoring

The future of diabetes technology is AI-enabled CGM, helping people with diabetes to proactively manage their condition.

June 23, 2025 | 7 min read

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AI and the digital patient journey: What healthcare leaders said at Reuters Digital Health 2025

Reflecting on the digital patient journey, Healthcare Transformers led an interactive data gathering session with 36 healthcare leaders.

June 19, 2025 | 3 min read

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The economic imperative of cervical cancer elimination: A call to action for healthcare leaders

Cervical cancer elimination is an economic imperative, with early detection and prevention yielding significant returns.

June 16, 2025 | 5 min read

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Responding to healthcare demand by shifting care closer to home

Increased healthcare demand, coupled with patients as consumers, is pushing healthcare services closer to home.

June 10, 2025 | 7 min read

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How multiomics can be used to improve healthcare

Multiomics can offer a range of benefits to the healthcare industry, from advancing diagnostics to enabling disease prevention strategies.

June 4, 2025 | 7 min read

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Reimagining patient care in the era of digital health innovation

Digital health innovation must be designed and implemented with trust, empathy, and clinician well-being in mind.

May 27, 2025 | 9 min read

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Blockchain in healthcare: Improving data security and transparency

The integration of blockchain technology in healthcare is improving data security and empowering patients to gain control of their own data.

May 21, 2025 | 5 min read

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Looking after your personal and professional well-being

The balance between work and personal life may never be perfect, but accepting that is key to mental and professional well-being.

May 13, 2025 | 6 min read

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The future of cardiology: Harnessing digital innovation in emergency medicine

For the future of cardiology, AI and machine learning hold immense potential to reduce medical errors and improve patient experience.

May 6, 2025 | 6 min read

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Accelerating innovation with Predetermined Change Control Plans

Predetermined Change Control Plans are an emerging regulatory concept for medical devices that streamlines regulatory processes.

April 30, 2025 | 7 min read

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Public-private partnerships (PPPs) in healthcare: Lessons from the PrOSPeCT model

PPPs in healthcare can address gaps in healthcare, as showcased by the Australia-based public-private partnership model, PrOSPeCT.

April 22, 2025 | 5 min read

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Digital twins in healthcare: A new era for healthcare delivery

Digital twins in healthcare are revolutionizing the healthcare industry as we know it, especially with regard to personalized care.

April 15, 2025 | 4 min read

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Managing infectious diseases with digital surveillance software

Infectious disease surveillance software is revolutionizing infection control by bringing real-time data to clinical decision-making.

April 7, 2025 | 4 min read

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Enhancing clinical decision-making with digital innovation

Clinical decision-making algorithms can improve diagnostic accuracy, particularly electro-cardiogram interpretation and biomarker analysis.

March 31, 2025 | 5 min read

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Transforming Patient Lives with INR Self-Testing

INR self-testing gives patients greater control to monitor their health and determine their own schedule, enhancing their quality of life.

March 25, 2025 | 3 min read

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Medical digital twins: Modeling healthcare from the patient to the ward

Medical digital twins can be practically implemented on multiple levels within healthcare, from the individual organ to a hospital workflow.

March 17, 2025 | 5 min read

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Creating a culture for digital health technologies: Insights from Professor C. Michael Gibson

As digital health technologies advance rapidly, social and cultural changes are critical to ensure successful adoption and integration.

March 11, 2025 | 4 min read

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Advancing HPV testing and cervical cancer screening through self-collection

HPV testing through HPV self-collection helps to address social and logistical barriers to cervical cancer screening.

March 4, 2025 | 7 min read

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Top 10 podcasts for healthcare leaders in 2025

Stay informed and inspired with a list of the top 10 healthcare podcasts that every leader should be tuning into in 2025.

February 25, 2025 | 7 min read

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Companion diagnostics in cancer care: Collaboration is key for continued innovation

The value of companion diagnostics should not be underestimated in the future of cancer care and precision medicine.

February 18, 2025 | 9 min read

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Top telehealth trends for 2025

Telehealth is a revolutionary part of modern medicine. Here are the key telehealth trends to watch for in 2025.

February 12, 2025 | 5 min read

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Raising the speed limit for health economics and outcomes research with AI

The “fast science” of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) is becoming even faster through advances in AI.

January 28, 2025 | 9 min read

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Leading by example to support employee mental health in the workplace

Leaders have a key role to play in fostering mentally healthy workplaces and improving employee mental health

January 19, 2025 | 11 min read

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Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs): A change management solution for AI in healthcare

Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs) offer a better solution to manage post-market modifications of medical devices

January 14, 2025 | 6 min read

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Revolutionizing patient care: The power of hospital digitalization

Hospital digitalization via electronic health records, machine learning, and digital therapeutics greatly benefit hospitals.

January 7, 2025 | 5 min read

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Qualitative research in healthcare: Driving innovation in the pharmaceutical industry

Qualitative research in healthcare explores patient experiences, influencing product development and evidence generation.

December 17, 2024 | 9 min read

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Artificial intelligence in clinical decision support

The integration of artificial intelligence in clinical decision support systems is transforming healthcare by improving patient care.

December 11, 2024 | 4 min read

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Empowering patients in a consumer-driven healthcare system

In an increasingly consumer-driven health system, patient-centered healthcare requires transparency, accessibility, and personalized care

December 3, 2024 | 9 min read

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The importance of antimicrobial stewardship in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Antimicrobial stewardship not only helps to prevent AMR but may also enhance patient care by educating on the optimal use of antibiotics.

November 19, 2024 | 5 min read

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The rise of virtual reality in healthcare: From therapy to training

Virtual reality (VR) is revolutionizing healthcare by enhancing surgical techniques, medical training, and patient care management

November 13, 2024 | 6 min read

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Addressing healthcare challenges and improving patient care with secure communication

The lack of secure, healthcare-specific communication tools can create significant challenges in patient data-sharing.

November 5, 2024 | 7 min read

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Unlocking the power of unstructured data in healthcare: How NLP is transforming patient care

NLP is transforming healthcare by converting unstructured data from EHRs into actionable insights and enhancing patient care.

October 24, 2024 | 8 min read

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Bioinformatics in personalized medicine: Providing tailored healthcare

Bioinformatics in personalized medicine enables the analysis of huge datasets and the development of customized patient treatment plans.

October 15, 2024 | 5 min read

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Technological advances in healthcare: Medical innovations transforming diagnostics and patient management

From AI to 3D printing, there have been a number of technological advances in healthcare over recent years.

October 8, 2024 | 8 min read

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The importance of partnerships for clinical strength in digital health

Partnerships, particularly with pharmaceutical companies, are crucial for digital health ventures to establish clinical strength and evidence.

October 1, 2024 | 7 min read

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The importance of policy reform for cardiovascular disease management

World Heart Day takes place every year to encourage people around the world to look after their heart health and executives must too.

September 25, 2024 | 10 min read

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Cloud technology in healthcare: A transformative solution for patients and providers

Cloud technology in healthcare can offer organizations reduced costs, enhanced collaboration, and improved patient care.

September 18, 2024 | 6 min read

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Answering the digital health evidence gap with clinical simulation

Clinical simulation bridges the digital health evidence gap by allowing for the assessment of new technologies

September 3, 2024 | 6 min read

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AI in precision oncology: Digital solutions for cancer care

AI in precision oncology is unlocking new possibilities for cancer care and clinical trial recruitment, providing new pathways for patients.

August 29, 2024 | 5 min read

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7 book recommendations to help you navigate the world of AI

Our list of 7 top book recommendations aims to help healthcare leaders navigate the world of artificial intelligence (AI)

August 21, 2024 | 7 min read

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The importance of preventive and predictive healthcare — Now and in the future

The importance of preventive healthcare and the rise of predictive analytics is creating a paradigm shift within the healthcare industry.

August 14, 2024 | 7 min read

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Diagnosing sexually transmitted infections with point of care testing

Recent advancements in molecular POC testing, includes rapid STI testing which helps support improved patient care and public health benefits.

August 7, 2024 | 6 min read

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Build, Prove, Launch: Facilitating better digital health evidence generation

Applying a strategic approach to digital health research supports effective product design and efficient evidence generation.

July 23, 2024 | 8 min read

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Navigating healthcare digitalization and its impact on the patient journey

The digitalization of healthcare can positively impact patient care, disconnected and incompatible systems, continue to be a major challenge.

July 9, 2024 | 5 min read

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The value of partnerships for healthcare financing: 5 lessons learned

Partnerships, shared goals, measurable impact, local ownership, and adaptability are key for healthcare financing initiatives to succeed.

July 2, 2024 | 10 min read

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5 big questions facing healthcare innovation

We collected our subscriber's questions facing the future of healthcare innovations and technology and asked an expert panel to answer them

June 26, 2024 | 8 min read

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Harnessing technology to solve staffing shortages in healthcare

Harnessing technology is key to resolving the imbalance between recruitment and retention resulting in global healthcare staffing problems.

June 19, 2024 | 6 min read

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How cloud technologies can improve healthcare by enabling cross-border data flows

Cross-border data flows are important to healthcare in many ways but there are current challenges that restrict access and sharing of data

June 16, 2024 | 7 min read

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Transforming patient care: The power of digital health apps

Digital health apps are putting patients at the center of care, enhancing accessibility, and improving overall patient experience and care.

June 4, 2024 | 6 min read

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Uniting healthcare toward environmental responsibility: A call for collaborative product stewardship

The role of product stewardship is becoming increasingly important for driving forward product sustainability efforts in healthcare

May 28, 2024 | 10 min read

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Hospital at home: Why a communication platform is key

Hospital in the home is a well establish care model but with out reliable connectivity or communication platform, the model is limited.

May 14, 2024 | 8 min read

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Patient-generated health data: The key to the future of medicine

Empowering patients with their data, merging it with physicians' insights, and enabling patient-researcher data sharing is key for the future

May 7, 2024 | 10 min read

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Mental health in the workplace: The role of the employee

Every employee of an organization plays a role in promoting and encouraging positive mental health awareness at work.

April 30, 2024 | 11 min read

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Sustainability in healthcare: Investing today for a healthier tomorrow

In light of the threat from climate change, the healthcare industry must look to prioritize sustainability to help improve system outcomes.

April 23, 2024 | 7 min read

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Female leaders in healthcare: Breaking down barriers for women's health

Women continue to face healthcare challenges that can create barriers to the progression of female leaders.

April 9, 2024 | 7 min read

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The value of comprehensive syndromic panels for bloodstream infections

Syndromic panels may offer a better prognosis for patients, increased hospital cost savings, and help address the AMR crisis.

April 2, 2024 | 4 min read

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The role of digital screening solutions for cervical cancer

Enhancing cervical cancer screening with digital tools to leverage patient data can drive improvements in patient care.

March 12, 2024 | 6 min read

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Multiomics and digital biomic solutions in cancer care

Leveraging multiomic and digital biomic tech in healthcare will play a key role in unlocking potential and enhancing healthcare decisions.

February 14, 2024 | 6 min read

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How Nigeria’s fresh approach to data collection could uncover key health insights

Nigeria is trialing new data collection methods to track patient behaviors and disease prevalence to improve their primary healthcare system.

February 7, 2024 | 4 min read

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Not all digital health tools are created equal: The reality of digitalization in healthcare

Digitalization of healthcare is crucial, therefore we need to ensure that digital health tools are created with the end-user in mind

January 30, 2024 | 8 min read

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The future of the FemTech market

The FemTech market is forecast to grow significantly in the coming year, as new innovative products are launched to improve women's health

January 23, 2024 | 7 min read

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Why healthcare organizations have a role to play in promoting health literacy and shared decision-making

The WHO has emphasized the importance of health literacy and has called for involving patients in decision making

January 2, 2024 | 8 min read

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Hospitals are moving into private homes – are homes and patients ready?

The Hospitals in the Home care model is becoming more popular due to rising healthcare costs, workforce shortages and digital health advances

December 19, 2023 | 8 min read

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How endometriosis research could shine a light on other diseases

Endometriosis research and diagnostics advances could help women as well as men and women with immunological conditions

October 25, 2023 | 9 min read

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How healthcare informatics are aiding personalized and proactive monitoring of heart failure

Using healthcare informatics when monitoring heart failure may result in earlier warnings of deterioration and could reduce hospitalization

September 13, 2023 | 7 min read

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Patient empowerment: The key to harvesting real world data

Patient empowerment is the key to data-driven healthcare, especially in personalized healthcare and driving clinical advancements.

August 22, 2023 | 9 min read

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Innovating in healthcare: Best practices

Explore some of the best practices in healthcare innovation that are transforming the industry and delivering better outcomes for patients.

July 5, 2023 | 9 min read

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Breaking barriers to precision oncology implementation with digital solutions

Breaking barriers in precision oncology with integrated digital solutions that empower clinicians and standardize care.

May 17, 2023 | 13 min read

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Clinical simulation for digital health solutions

There is a gap in evidence generation for digital health solutions, but the use of clinical simulation may be a way to help overcome it.

April 11, 2023 | 7 min read

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New approaches to evaluate digital solutions with clinical value

Companies need to cultivate innovative evidence generation culture in order to develop quality digital health solutions.

March 29, 2023 | 5 min read

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The 4 key steps to preventing healthcare administrator burnout

Burnout is a critical issue within healthcare, therefore it is essential to take steps to preventing burnout before it becomes an issue.

March 22, 2023 | 5 min read

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Evidence generation for digital health solutions

Evidence generation is needed for digital health to be able to provide safe, effective, and impactful solutions.

March 14, 2023 | 5 min read

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How AI-driven digital biomarkers are redefining diagnostics

Digital biomarkers play an increasing important role in diagnostics and prognostics and as a result can be used to improve patient health.

March 2, 2023 | 12 min read

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Improving access and sustainability of digital health solutions in Africa

Digital solutions offer to bridge the healthcare access gap in Africa, but you must work within the limits of the infrastructure available.

February 21, 2023 | 8 min read

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Value-based purchasing in healthcare: The next frontier

As healthcare moves to a more patient-centric and value-driven delivery model, a shift toward value-based purchasing in healthcare emerges.

February 8, 2023 | 8 min read

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Digital biomarkers: The future of healthcare

Digital biomarkers offer a host of advantages to measure our health over molecular biomarkers and will help influence the future of healthcare

February 1, 2023 | 6 min read

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Evaluating digital health solutions: How to know which solutions will bring value to your organization?

Join Dr. Simon Mathews as he takes us on a deep dive into how to best evaluate digital health solutions for your organization.

January 26, 2023 | 7 min read

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Combating staff shortages in healthcare with digital solutions

Worldwide we are facing severe staffing shortages in healthcare, digital health solutions may be able to alleviate these shortages.

January 22, 2023 | 10 min read

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Mastering the art of storytelling in healthcare for success

Storytelling in healthcare is a key skill when it comes to transforming healthcare, however many stakeholders highlight this as an issue.

January 16, 2023 | 10 min read

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The role of clinical decision support systems (CDSS) in delivering value-based healthcare

Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) can be used to support the delivery of value-based healthcare in many ways.

November 1, 2022 | 7 min read

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Future trends in clinical decision support systems (CDSS)

Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSSs) are revolutionizing patient and chronic disease management and can be deployed across many fields.

September 20, 2022 | 9 min read

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Real-world examples of value-based healthcare transforming care delivery

Discover how to deliver higher-quality care at lower costs with our free ebook: 9 value-based healthcare examples transforming care delivery.

August 9, 2022 | 5 min read

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5 key strategic elements for innovative partnerships in healthcare

Sustainable healthcare innovation can only be achieved through collaborations and new types of partnership models.

August 3, 2022 | 10 min read

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Continuous health monitoring: How vital data can lead to preventative care

Digital health technologies and vital data capturing has the potential to bring continuous health monitoring to patients.

June 15, 2022 | 10 min read

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Addressing the nursing shortage: Alleviating burnout and improving nurse satisfaction

To eliminate the global nursing shortage leaders must address the burnout challenge, show appreciation and begin building a healthy culture.

January 25, 2022 | 8 min read

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Diagnostics in the spotlight: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 highlights the need for high diagnostic quality. Learn more about the value of IVDs and how to improve healthcare post-pandemic.

November 16, 2021 | 4 min read

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Moving patient outcomes to the center: The case for value-based healthcare

The “value” in value-based healthcare is about focusing on improving patient health outcomes throughout the entire patient journey.

June 23, 2021 | 6 min read

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Is the cost of poor quality impacting your healthcare organization?

The cost of poor quality (CoPQ) can be damaging to a healthcare organization. Learn 4 key steps to improve patient and business outcomes.

July 22, 2019 | 6 min read

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