The team involving Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania www.sep.benfranklin.org, Independence Health Group (IHG) www.ibx.com, and Safeguard Scientifics www.safeguard.com are working together to foster healthcare IT innovation. (more…)
Pfizer CEO Speaks at Press Club
CEO of Pfizer www.pfizer.com Ian Read D.C., speaking at the National Press Club on March 23, 2017 in Washington D.C, acknowledged that patients today face and deal with co-pays and high deductibles. However, consumers really need to understand the issues and problems involving payment for prescription drugs from insurance. (more…)
Integrating Medical & Mental Health
A study commissioned by the American Psychiatric Association www.psychiatric.org found that between $26.3 billion and $48.3 billion could be cut from the total cost of healthcare in the U.S each year by effectively integrating medical and behavioral health treatments. (more…)
Cutting Edge App in India
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) www.ifc.org a member of the World Bank Group, WellDoc www.WellDoc.com a U.S based digital health startup, and Max Healthcare https://www.maxhealthcare.in, an Indian healthcare provider have launched a cutting-edge mobile App in India to improve diabetes care. (more…)
Wireless Broadband for Emergencies
The Department of Commerce www.commerce.gov and the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) www.firstnet.gov an independent government authority, have selected AT&T www.att.com to build and manage the first nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to police, firefighters, and emergency medical services. (more…)
ERNs Across Europe
Between 6,000 and 8,000 rare diseases affect the daily lives of around 30 million people in the Europe where many children are affected. Rare and complex diseases can cause chronic health problems and many of them are life threatening. For example there are almost 200 different types of rare cancers alone and each year more than half a million people in Europe are diagnosed with cancer. (more…)
News on Telemental Health Services
Advancing critical telemental health services to help individuals with behavioral health issues was discussed at ATA’s Telehealth Capitol Connection (TCC) www.americantelemed.org briefing held on March 28, 2017. The use of technology enables mental healthcare to be delivered to major sectors of the population especially in rural areas in spite of the shortage of professionals. (more…)