October 25, 2024- In its latest Pediatric Tech Watch, Vizient, Inc. surveys the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, advancements in pediatric gene therapy and rounds up the latest updates for pediatric immunizations. Read Pediatric Tech Watch. Featured articles in the most recent edition of Pediatric Tech Watch include the impact of AI in pediatric healthcare, … [Read more...]

October 25, 2024- Viruses never sleep. They move fast and change fast, “which is why we must move faster,” said Abbott. Indeed, ongoing collaboration across the public and private sectors is critical to identify and rapidly respond to global disease outbreaks. No organization, network or country is enough to effectively fight against viral pathogens. The Abbott Pandemic … [Read more...]

October 24, 2024-The Department of Health and Human Services submitted proposed updates to the 20-year-old HIPAA Security Rule to the White House for review, according to Becker's Hospital Review. These updates aim to enhance the cybersecurity protections for electronic health information, GovInfoSecurity reported Oct. 23. The main goal of the proposed changes is to improve … [Read more...]

October 24, 2024- Humana Inc. and Longevity Health, a clinical services company dedicated to serving vulnerable individuals living in a long-term care facility, have announced that eligible residents of long-term care facilities in Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Mexico, Tennessee, Washington, and West Virginia will have access to Humana Together in Health, a Medicare … [Read more...]

October 24, 2024- The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) celebrates Respiratory Care Week, October 20-26, 2024, to recognize the dedication and impact of respiratory therapists on patient care and improved outcomes, according to AARC. Health system and hospital involvement in RC Week raises awareness on respiratory health and inspires fellow respiratory … [Read more...]

October 24, 2024- Vizient, Inc. released its 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Report, highlighting progress in creating a consistent, exceptional work experience among its employee base. The report includes insights across key performance indicators and features programs and solutions Vizient implements to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive work … [Read more...]

October 24, 2024- Midmark Corp. recognized Versailles Exempted Village Schools with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its technology center. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, providing Versailles students with the tools and opportunities to explore and pursue careers in … [Read more...]

October 23, 2024- BD announced a strategic collaboration with Ypsomed, a leading developer of injection systems, to advance self-injection solutions for high-viscosity biologic drugs. The BD Neopak™ XtraFlow™ Glass Prefillable Syringe is BD’s latest portfolio addition, featuring a shorter, 8-millimeter needle length, and thinner wall cannula to optimize subcutaneous delivery of … [Read more...]

October 23, 2024- Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, and the leading cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association and Fox News, however, 80% of them are preventable. This Monday, the American Stroke Association published updated guidelines for stroke prevention for the first time since 2014. According to the updated … [Read more...]

October 23, 2024- There are two surgical options to treat breast cancer: lumpectomy and mastectomy. But there are many more reasons why women choose one over another, according to Mayo Clinic. More than 2 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the World Health Organization. Advances in treatment including surgical innovations are helping women … [Read more...]