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In this day and age, cell phones have become such a thing that you can’t keep your hands off them. You need it when you are in the washroom, you are scrolling through it even when you are in your office meeting. The influence of mobile phones is so much that even when we are away from them for the slightest moment, we start feeling lost.According to the PEW Research Center, 67 percent of smartphone owners have admitted to checking their phones for calls or messages when their phones didn’t vibrate or ring. This is one major sign of cell phone dependence…
The issue of women’s health and wellness has been at the forefront of the healthcare news cycle, even leading to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services establishing a National Women’s Health Week and other various coalitions recognizing National Women’s Health Month in May. But data shows, despite this trend, female-identifying patients are still likely to experience less attention from caregivers, less investment in their health needs, and sometimes less comprehensive care Studies and reviews reveal some of the ways female patients are receiving inequitable care: Women wait longer for pain relief, according to a Harvard Health blog, which revealed that during emergency visits,…
The Covid-19 pandemic was a wake-up call for both health insurance companies and policyholders. While it exposed the vulnerabilities in the healthcare system, it also offered the regulator an opportunity to eliminate many lacunas and add new features that can offer enhanced and adequate protection to health insurance policy buyers. Here is how the health insurance coverage has improved after the pandemic. Specific need-based productsSenior citizens, who had very few options until a few years ago due to pre-existing diseases like diabetes or high BP, are now getting more and more health insurance coverage options. “There are many plans specifically…
The World Health Organization called for caution on Tuesday in using artificial intelligence for public healthcare, saying data used by AI to reach decisions could be biased or misused. The WHO said it was enthusiastic about the potential of AI but had concerns over how it will be used to improve access to health information, as a decision-support tool and to improve diagnostic care. The WHO said in a statement the data used to train AI may be biased and generate misleading or inaccurate information and the models can be misused to generate disinformation. It was “imperative” to assess the…
When Destiny heard scre In May, Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law that boosts criminal penalties for assaults against hospital workers and allows health care facilities in the state to create independent police forces. The law is a response to that testimony as well as hospital lobbying and data documenting a rise in violence against health care workers. In enacting the law, Georgia joined other states attempting to reverse a rise in violence over the last several years through stiffer criminal penalties and enhanced law enforcement. Nearly 40 states have laws that establish or increase penalties for assaults on health care workers, according to…
Queensland is offering tens of thousands of dollars of tax-free bonuses to attract doctors, nurses and health professionals to the state amid what’s been called a health sector “arms race”. The state’s key industry groups have welcomed the announcement, which offers $20,000 to health care workers and up to $70,000 to doctors who move to Queensland from interstate and overseas to work. Australian Medical Association (AMA) Queensland president Maria Boulton said the initiative “will help address critical shortages”. “We have far too many maternity units closed or on indefinite bypass across Queensland, with others hanging on by a thread ……
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is transforming the life sciences. Sign up to get this newsletter delivered in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Sitting down with Collective Health’s Ali Diab I visited Collective Health‘s San Mateo headquarters this week looking for insight into large employers’ projections and digital health buying patterns. Employer customers use Collective Health to choose the providers and benefits they want to offer their workers. CEO Ali Diab told me his company is seeing customers scrutinize their spending more than ever. The pressure to cut costs has…
Unlimited opportunities for manufacturing of medical devices in India: CEO of GE HealthCare South AsiaOpportunities for the manufacturing of medical devices in India are ‘almost unlimited’, says Chaitanya Sarawate, president and CEO of GE HealthCare South Asia, looking at a future where the healthcare sector could generate millions of jobs each year and expand care access. According to Sarawate, who is also managing director, Wipro GE Healthcare, new age technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) are significantly improving care quality and access to care. At GE HealthCare, we believe in the power of integrating the logic-driven world of software with the…
In the recent years, there has been a notable shift in the Indian healthcare sector towards prioritising preventive care and wellness. This shift has brought about innovation and disruption, with many healthcare startups entering the market to cater to this changing landscape. Startups in this space are leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and genomics, to develop innovative products and services. YourStory has curated a list of startups that are looking to offer personalised, accessible, and affordable solutions to consumers. HealthifyMe HealthifyMe is a Bengaluru-based startup that has significantly impacted the health and wellness industry…
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored how prioritizing and investing in diagnostics facilitates prompt detection and effective management of disease outbreaks. A WHO resolution reflects a fresh global call to action to strengthen diagnostics and increase patient access for better health outcomes. Correcting the patient engagement deficit in Asia Pacific is critical to realizing the benefits of all healthcare resources. Each May, representatives from the 194 member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) gather during the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva to endorse resolutions and set big-picture goals for the organization, its leaders and its stakeholders. This year, Eswatini – one…
