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Medical ethicists have argued that non-fungible tokens in healthcare, specifically the use of NFTs in the healthcare record-keeping system, can give patients ownership of their records through its blockchain ledger. Allowing them to track the sale of their data, giving patients the opportunity to stop it or sell it themselves. But, technology leaders at healthcare systems say although this concept has potential, it is still evolving and requires a lot of refining before it can be implemented into the healthcare industry.
Whether it be wine tasting, family time or coaching high school teams, these soon-to-be retired healthcare industry leaders have a lot to look forward to after many years of hard work.
Shanghai’s vice mayor said 15 out of Shanghai’s 16 districts have achieved “zero Covid” status.
Since the start of its ongoing outbreak last week, North Korea has reported 1.2 million suspected Covid-19 cases and 50 deaths.
After reporting its first-ever Covid-19 outbreak on Thursday, North Korea has recorded more than 820,000 cases.
Aspirus Health named Beth Sekerka, MSN, vice president of patient care and chief nursing officer for its southeast division, the Wausau, Wis.-based health system said May 16.
Expanding wellness checks to everyone is a band-aid solution to improving overall health. While a wellness visit may help some on the margins, what many seniors under Medicare Plan B receive will be of little benefit.
The global health IT sector is expected to more than double in value by 2028, according to a May 16 study by Brandessence Market Research & Consulting.
Digitizing the patient experience to make it as convenient as online shopping or travel booking can help alleviate the labor shortages that have plagued healthcare, David Peterson, chief strategy officer for health IT consultant AccuReg, wrote March 23 in Medical Economics.
Anthony Cava will retire Jan. 2 as president and CEO of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville, N.J.
From data analytics and wearables to a push for health equity, top healthcare leaders identified key trends and growth avenues for healthcare in Fortune May 13.
An analytics-driven A/R strategy can significantly improve collections in today’s healthcare environment. This article goes over the pillars of this approach as well as what metrics should be focused on in implementing such a strategy.
The study could pave the way for newborn screening — but the results still need to be corroborated by further research.
Women with IBD face several concerns related to their reproductive health decisions, from contraception to pregnancy to delivery. Research shows that IBD and certain drugs can impact fertility and pregnancy and pose risks for preterm birth and small gestational age.
Our ability to try new things and learn from successes and failures depends a lot on cells in the brain's frontal lobe behind the forehead, report researchers who learned more from new lab tests.
The Boston-based company announced Monday that it had received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its Caries Assist, software that uses AI to aid dentists in detecting cavities. In May last year, Overjet received FDA clearance for AI-powered technology used in the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease.
Physicians who own their practices are more satisfied with their electronic health records than physicians who don’t, an April 21 investigation in JAMA Network Open found.
A un año de recibir millones del gobierno federal, los estados apenas han comenzado a pensar cómo utilizar el dinero que recibieron para zanjar la desigualdad en salud que generó, y agravó, la pandemia.
Although Advocate Aurora Health posted an operating gain in the first quarter of 2022, it ended the period with a net loss, according to recently released financial results.
Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System opened its new hospital in Stevens Point, Wis., on May 13.
Many customers are excited to see gender-affirming underwear and swimwear in a big-box store. This is the first time that Target has stocked compression tops on the racks.
Hospitals and health systems have seen several incidents of gun violence in recent months.
Hartford (Conn.) Healthcare and its networks have begun using an EMS communication app that allows EMTs to quickly upload patient information, symptoms, vital readings and severity of ailment and transmit it to the emergency room.
The FDA issued a warning letter to a drug manufacturing facility owned by Boston-based Brigham and Women's Hospital after finding issues with the production of positron emission tomography drugs.
Gillette Children's Speciality Healthcare unveiled a new brand identity May 16.
Researchers have been able to train a deep learning model to accurately predict a patient's race from just medical images, like X-rays and CT scans leaving researchers confused, reported the Boston Globe May 13.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical is ending its alliance with Akebia Therapeutics, a move that comes less than two months after the FDA rejected their partnered anemia drug, vadadustat, and asked for another clinical trial. Otsuka alleges unspecified breaches of the agreement by Akebia, and ending the alliance early could spare it from spending hundreds of millions of dollars more on the drug.
CEO salaries of the biggest corporations have hit record highs in 2021 for the sixth year in a row, with the annual average pay sitting at $14.7 million. Among the 100 highest paid CEOs of U.S companies were 10 healthcare leaders, according to a May 15 Wall Street Journal article.
Healthcare has faced rapid change in the last few years amid the pandemic, and digital transformation is not slowing down.
The BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants may soon become the dominant versions of the Covid-19 coronavirus in Europe.
Politician and entrepreneur Stacey Abrams instructs Spelman University graduates to carefully reflect on their failures and use them as a launchpad for future success.
Zoom was a pandemic darling but now its stock price is falling back to earth
In this article, we explore how you can turn the behavioral economics concept of relativity to your advantage and turn the offering of your competitors into relativity traps to increase your chances of success as a startup competing against established brands.
Everyone just accepts that in corporate training, you go through slides, you pass your quiz and then- for most people - you never see that training again for the rest of your life. Business leaders would ask why their training wasn’t working. That’s not how learning or behavior change should work!
Despite their great need for staff, many organizations ignore a major source of both continuing and new employment. They don't encourage older workers to stay or actively seek older, experienced workers. This piece debunks four common age stereotypes to increase the talent pool and company growth.
"Firestarter" is an unusual box-office flop for the Stephen King universe
As Putin’s war rages on, Ukraine proceeds with first trials of Russian soldiers involved in atrocities.
The new fund, and corresponding class, teaches students how to confront the industry’s racial biases and invest in underrepresented founders from the start.
Reporting and management of foreign currency exposure in most of corporate America leaves a lot to be desired. Ultimately the only answer to these issues is education, education and education.
With that clear purpose and plan, the startup sticks to the basics, making wireless bras, tank tops, and underwear—the first layer essentials formerly referred to as “intimate apparel.”
As companies flee Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, tens of thousands of their Russian employees are feeding a growing jobs crisis in the country.
The crimes of abductions and enslavement of ethnic and religious minority women and girls are an ever growing issue that continues to be neglected by law enforcement and governments around the world.
One thing to consider is that a gap is not always a negative thing.
It might seem tricky for one company to create engaging content for another, and that’s because it can be—breaking through the noise of competitors to speak human-to-human in B2B marketing is a challenge.
Students will get a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing to travel and work between their junior and senior year of college.
Are customers interacting with brands physically or virtually? The answer is a mix of both. The growing 'phygital' experience is becoming a powerful force in delivering convenient and relevant experiences to customers, especially post-pandemic.
The former finance minister of Ukraine argues that taking Russian money is inconsistent with the commitments to ESG, or environment, social & governance principles. But, ESG may have a hidden power that can protect democracy, as well as the planet and people. This is Part II of a series
It's been a "bloodbath" for public education companies recently.
In 2021, Target partnered with the UNCF to support 1000 students in their first year at the nation’s HBCUs. This month, the retail store is at it again, and has committed to supporting the students with another $10,000 each. The program is called the Target Scholars.
If successful in an ADEA lawsuit, a plaintiff can recover several types of damages, as illustrated by a recent age discrimination case.
Mallory scrutinized the new legislative district maps. The post Trevor Mallory drops campaign to support Michele Rayner in HD 62 run appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
The Manatee County Supervisor of Elections must hold a referendum on the change before it takes effect. The post New law could mean a change in firefighters for some Bradenton residents appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
'You’ll probably never be called on again to do something like this.' The post Markel Trial Day 1: Civics lessons, sealed motions, and evolving witness lists appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
The agency will post answers to the questions by 5 p,m. May 20. The post Managed care plans have questions about Medicaid bid, but state won’t say what they are appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
While protests are in the news again, lawmakers filed the bill back in January. The post In wake of abortion rights protests, Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning residential picketing appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
The error will be fixed soon, Sharief’s campaign says. The post ‘Clerical error’ blamed for questionable Chris Smith donation to Barbara Sharief appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
One company is asking for a nearly 50% rate increase on its homeowners policies. The post Florida regulators to consider trio of property insurance hikes as Special Session looms appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
It’s been an active two months for David Richardson, whose 2022 election cycle journey has now come full circle. The post ‘I will stay focused’: David Richardson ends HD 106 campaign, will remain on Miami Beach Commission appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
With no opponent in sight, 58% of voters say they'd give the Tampa Mayor a second term. The post Poll: Jane Castor in solid position for re-election appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
It's time again to check the pulse — of Florida health care policy and politics. The post Diagnosis for 5.16.22: Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..