3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Healthcare (Part 1)
Healthcare is one of the oldest industries in the world, and it’s obviously not going anywhere anytime soon. But because of its stability and entrenchment, healthcare’s always been incredibly slow to enact changes, introduce new technologies, and update standards. Artificial intelligence (AI), in contrast, is a much younger field. Although that hasn’t stopped it from […]
5 Ways the Internet of Things Is Improving Healthcare for Providers
The Internet of Things (IoT) is expanding to nearly every industry, and each sector is leveraging this connected technology to reap different benefits. But perhaps no other field is being transformed by IoT more than medicine. An analysis by Grand View Research Inc. shows that IoT applications in the healthcare market will reach a value […]
Looking at Data in a Different Way Is Key to Unlocking Healthcare AI’s Value — Part 3
Welcome to the third and final part of our series on how looking at data in a different way can unlock more value from healthcare AI! In our last entry, we examined the detrimental effects that bias can have on AI-driven care. We also delved into one of the main bottlenecks to medical AI innovation: […]
Looking at Data in a Different Way Is Key to Unlocking Healthcare AI’s Value — Part 2
By providing the right dose of innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) can change modern medicine for the better. But a change in perspective on data is sorely needed to realize AI’s true potential. Welcome to the second part of our series on how looking at data in a different way can unlock more value from AI. […]
Looking at Data in a Different Way Is Key to Unlocking Healthcare AI’s Value — Part 1
Famous futurist Roy Amara once said, “We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.” From all of the hype and headlines surrounding the development of artificial intelligence (AI), it’d be safe to assume that the technology has fallen victim to this principle […]
Combining Wearables and AI Can Bring Some Big Benefits to Healthcare
Wearables are a low-risk method to collect high-quality patient data around the clock. When you add artificial intelligence (AI) into the mix, you open up opportunities for smarter analysis, more actionable insights, and better results. In England, patients leaving a group of hospitals in the southeast are receiving their own wireless, connected armbands. These wearables […]
How 5G Will Transform Healthcare
Healthcare has plenty of room for improvement. Fortunately, 5G is on its way to revolutionize it. Whether it’s opening up data silos, connecting rural areas to better treatment options, or accelerating telehealth innovation, 5G will improve the medical industry in a myriad of ways. Data-Fueled Disruption Data has helped shape healthcare and medicine development for […]
A Brief Overview of FDA Medical Device Regulations — Part 2
Welcome back to the final entry of our two-part overview of FDA regulations for medical devices! In the first part of our series, we covered medical device classifications and listings, establishment registrations, premarket notifications, and premarket approvals. In case you need a quick review, you can check it out here. We’ve got a lot of […]
A Brief Overview of FDA Medical Device Regulations — Part 1
To develop, manufacture, and distribute health tech devices in the United States, innovators must have a thorough understanding of regulations and compliances. In the first entry of this two-part series, we provide a brief overview of the first few FDA regulations for medical devices. A Necessity for Safe Innovation Any technological innovation or advancement in […]
The Many Benefits of Connected Medical Devices
Medical facilities such as hospitals and clinics employ numerous diagnostic devices like thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, and pacemakers. Traditionally, the patient’s test data from these devices would be written in their chart. But as more hospitals and clinics embrace digital technology like electronic medical records (EMR), opportunities are opening up for connected medical devices to disrupt […]