Digital Transformation

This evolution of healthcare involves using technology to improve diagnosis, treatments, monitor patients, enhance hospital operations and culture, and bolster consumer-focused care. This includes virtual reality tools, wearable devices, workflow software, health apps and other digital health tools.

Industry Watcher’s Digest
An influential industry group, AdvaMed, really likes President-Elect Trump’s choice of Dr. Oz for CMS administrator.
5 ways to let AI raise patient satisfaction, elevate provider performance
It’s been years since AI proponents started promising big returns on healthcare providers’ investments in the technology. The results have yet to catch up with the pitches. What’s the holdup?
Industry Watcher’s Digest
Black-box outputs aren’t just a problem with AI. They’re also a problem with physicians.
When life sciences met artificial intelligence
The pace of AI adoption is quickening in the sector, which includes biopharmaceuticals, digital health, clinical diagnostics and medical devices.
Industry Watcher’s Digest
Working with Medicare Advantage insurance plans is like playing poker in the Wild West. And it’s gotten a lot harder to win since the cowboys started using AI.

Justice Dept. takes down ransomware group targeting hospitals

The group targeted 1,500 victims in over 80 countries and received more than $100M since June 2021.

January 27, 2023

Walgreens may sell $2B pharmacy automation business

The move comes as Walgreens is shoring up its business amid a period of big transactions in the healthcare space.

January 26, 2023

Kroger launches colorectal clinical trial sites

Kroger’s latest move underscores how large companies in other industries are making their way into the healthcare space.

January 26, 2023

CVS Health launches new virtual primary care service

CVS Health has launched its new virtual primary care offering with 24/7 on-demand care and scheduled mental health services.

January 25, 2023

Amazon launches $5 prescription services program

The medications included in the program treat more than 80 conditions.

January 24, 2023

Animal testing no longer required for all new drugs approved by FDA

The bill was first introduced by Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) in the Senate, and it was approved unanimously.

January 13, 2023

Amazon’s $4B acquisition of Medical One clears regulators in Oregon

Amazon has overcome another step toward acquiring primary care group One Medical for $3.9 billion after the Oregon Housing Authority cleared the deal.

January 6, 2023

Health tech experts view Amazon as a major threat

Amazon is viewed as the biggest threat to health systems’ core business in 2023, according to more than half of health tech experts who were recently surveyed.

January 5, 2023

Digital Transformation

Industry Watcher’s Digest

5 ways to let AI raise patient satisfaction, elevate provider performance

Industry Watcher’s Digest

When life sciences met artificial intelligence

Industry Watcher’s Digest