Medical Devices

For many of us, 2021 feels a lot like 2020 with lockdowns imposed and hospital pressures increasing. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel with several vaccines now being rolled out globally, says Dr Saif Abed, founding partner, AbedGraham.

The health system found that patients who received care at their facilities had lower observed mortality rates than the national average, and remote patient monitoring may have been one difference-maker.

Philips said the acquisition "fits perfectly" with its strategy to be a leading provider of in-home care management technology.

Researchers in a New England Journal of Medicine report found that Black patients had nearly three times the frequency of occult hypoxemia as did white ones.

IoT cybersecurity firm Sternum CEO Natali Tshuva discusses the dangers of unsecured medical devices – and how patient trust can be restored with manufacturer transparency.

Also, Adi Health+Wellness launches mental health programme for Christmas.

Solutions include its medical supplies management system, training platforms, and new additions and updates to its mobile app.

The COVID-19 telehealth boom has expanded health systems' perimeters – inside and outside the network – and in the process it's made them more vulnerable to breaches.

Alberta Health Services CEO Dr. Verna Yiu shares the invaluable lessons the COVID-19 pandemic has taught her about supply chain management, including the interdependency of every country during times of crisis.

At ChristianaCare, "we've embedded information security deeply into our strategy and governance," said CEO Janice Nevin. "It's not just an IT issue, it's a patient safety issue, and it's everyone's responsibility."