Healthcare news

09/23/2017

RT : 'Here's where hospitals are investing in innovation today' - via

AHA says nearly three-quarters of large healthcare organizations have either built an innovation center or have plans to do so soon.

09/23/2017

RT : Red : the unexpected benefits.

Another day, another story about red wine being good for you.

09/23/2017

These are the top 5 digital innovation priorities for hospitals

A recent survey from AVIA and the American Hospital Association zeroed in on how 317 hospital and health system leaders view digital innovation.

09/23/2017

Consumers and physicians see eye to eye on why healthcare costs are increasing and how to solve the problem

Houston-based Texas Medical Center Health Policy Institute conducted a survey of more than 9,000 consumers and 450 doctors to unveil their perceptions of health insurance, healthcare costs and more.

09/23/2017

RT : 'Telehealth, Telemedicine Guidelines Gain Momentum in Florida' - via

Florida is on it's way to drafting comprehensive telehealth guidelines.

09/23/2017

RT : How Abbott is making good on investor promises

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) has won FDA approval of MR-compatible ICDs – an indication that it could be making good executing on key priorities it inherited when it acquired St. Jude Medical for $25 billion early this year. The news today “lends incremental credibility to our thesis that ABT can and will hav...

09/23/2017

RT : "CNBC had the largest year-over-year growth in the entire business news category" https://t.co/9x4…

CNBC had record-breaking digital month in August by Chris Roush · September 22, 2017 CNBC Digital produced numerous records across multiple platforms in August. According to the latest comScore data, CNBC had the largest year-over-year growth in the entire business news category, delivering 48.5 mil...

09/22/2017

RT : Technology at its best!

Matternet’s new system will let hospitals quickly move samples to labs and get extra blood for emergencies. It’s the first of its kind operating in a dense, urban environment.

09/22/2017

RT : US Dept of HHS pulls the trigger on $24m contract option with Avita Medical

Avita Medical (ASX:AVH) said today it is executing a $24.3 million expanded contract option with the US Department of Health and Human Services to support development and procurement of its ReCell devices. The option is related to an original contract between Avita Medical and the Biomedical Advance...

09/22/2017

RT : After a ‘game changing’ approval, a former dir. says mobile apps will reshape addiction treatment
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09/22/2017

RT : Leading the way: Children's hospitals believe in value-based future

While many healthcare providers and private insurance companies are embracing value-based care as a way to enhance care quality and rein in unnecessary spending, there's another factor driving adoption. Most hospitals have little choice in the matter due to federal government mandates such as the va

09/22/2017

RT : Telehealth-focused lab network Analyte Health raises $26.8M

Analyte Health, a Chicago-based lab networking platform active in telehealth, has raised nearly $26.8 million, according to a recent SEC filing. The document lists three unnamed investors. MobiHealthNews has reached out to Analyte Health for confirmation, and will update this story if the company re...