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.

5 Years into the Cloud, John Muir Health Is Just Getting Started

Sponsored by Sectra

One 3D mammogram acquired via digital breast tomosynthesis adds about 500 MB of image data to a hospital’s storage system. That’s the average. On the high end, a single study can occupy as much as 3 GB of real estate on a finite-volume storage server.

Virtual care a slim margin of total visits

Telehealth appointments only make up about 20% of all doctor visits.

 

Google Health is no more?

Google is scattering its healthcare endeavors across separate departments, according to a memo leaked to Insider.

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Radiologists want ‘immediate’ action to ensure AI is safe, effective in younger patients

Doctors specifically called on Congress and the Food and Drug Administration to improve existing regulatory frameworks and incentivize more stringent testing in this underserved population.

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RSNA, other medical imaging groups launch brain tumor artificial intelligence challenge

Winners of the 10th annual Brain Tumor Segmentation challenge will be recognized at the AI Showcase Theater during RSNA 2021.

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CVS Health updates rewards program

CVS Health has updated its ExtraCare Rewards loyalty program for the first time in 20 years. 

 

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Healthcare execs say digital transformation is speeding up

The vast majority of healthcare executives say digital transformation across their organizations is accelerating, according to a recent survey of 399 executives from six countries.

Mayo Clinic closes 5 facilities

Mayo Clinic Health System is permanently closing five locations in Minnesota and Iowa.