Could the Stakes Be Higher? I’ve always been partial to the use of the double entendre in written form. When I presented at the eHealth Conference in June 2017, my presentation was entitled “Stop Complaining About Healthcare Procurement: The Fix Is In” – the play on words of course being solutions to historical procurement ails … Continue reading A “Pro Cure” for Procurement in Canadian Healthcare
The results are in: home health monitoring (HHM) programs keep patients healthier. And new program evaluation results show that home health monitoring programs also make a very big impact on health well beyond the duration of the program. Home health monitoring has long-term impact In programs across the country, patients with chronic conditions are enjoying … Continue reading Long-term Health Gets a Boost from Home Health Monitoring
Introduction The Internet of Things (IoT) is swiftly becoming a key emerging technology to improve the delivery and outcomes of healthcare in the United States and globally. Networked medical devices connected to the Internet can be worn, or in some cases even implanted, in order to measure personal wellness, or to medicate and treat disease. … Continue reading Connected Medical Devices: The Cybersecurity Risk
atient information is often siloed in various healthcare facilities and clinicians have no ready means to access patient health information outside their facility. This often leaves a patient having to repeat laboratory tests, or at risk of medication errors. Patients need a digital care plan that outlines their treatment plan, adjusts to meet their changing … Continue reading Putting patients at the centre of their care