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.

California chooses Innovaccer's AI to improve Medicaid outcomes for vulnerable populations
The company will analyze claims data from over 2 million people enrolled in Medi-Cal. The data will be used for compliance reporting and to improve patient care coordination.
Healthcare AI today: Docs and clerks, talk therapy renewed, Dr. AI vs. Dr. Google, more
Not long ago, physicians and grocery clerks had a key duty in common: ‘connective labor.’ Today barcode reading machines sweep you through the checkout. And AI can handle most of your health questions.
Healthcare AI today: Rusty clinical skills, AI growing up so fast, AI for the malnourished
Clinicians who come to rely on AI for decision support risk the dulling of their skills. The concern is not new. But now comes a pointed call to researchers: Inquire about the particulars of the peril.
Healthcare AI today: AI bubble may burst, AI hype and hope, agentic AI coming on strong
What do you get when you fall in love with AI in healthcare? A guy with a pin to burst your bubble.
Healthcare AI today: Efficiency vs. effectiveness, ChatEHR, inspiring AI leader, more
Just because it’s efficient doesn’t mean it’s effective. Nowhere is this thought more deserving of reflection than in healthcare AI—especially when it’s applied to clinical decision support.

Fixed digital X-ray systems have seen increased market share after a dip in 2020 when hospitals used funding to but more mobile DR systems due to COVID. The Konica-Minolta booth DR system on display at RSNA 2022. Photo by Dave Fornell

VIDEO: Trends in X-ray systems

Bhvita Jani, research manager at Signify Research, explains the technology trends she is seeing in the radiology X-ray market.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amazon launches $5 prescription services program

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

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.

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.

Digital Transformation

California chooses Innovaccer's AI to improve Medicaid outcomes for vulnerable populations

Healthcare AI today: Docs and clerks, talk therapy renewed, Dr. AI vs. Dr. Google, more

Healthcare AI today: Rusty clinical skills, AI growing up so fast, AI for the malnourished

Healthcare AI today: AI bubble may burst, AI hype and hope, agentic AI coming on strong

Healthcare AI today: Efficiency vs. effectiveness, ChatEHR, inspiring AI leader, more