Rebalancing the HealthTech market, what do digital biomarkers mean and more.
The latest ideas, people, innovations and technologies that are shaping the future of healthcare.
Hi, Kevin McDonnell here. Thank you for reading my latest newsletter. Every week I share my round-up of the most interesting stories from the world of Digital Health so you can find the ideas, people, innovations and technologies that are shaping the future of healthcare. I hope you enjoy them! Happy reading!
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Joining up health and social care is crucial to digital transformation - For many years the health service in the UK has been encouraged to embrace the digital age and drive operational efficiencies and improved patient outcomes through the adoption of innovative technologies and solutions.
AI platform reveals thousands at risk from flu vaccine holdups - Figures reveal that, with around 30 million flu jabs expected to be administered across England. An artificial intelligence led platform has revealed major supply chain challenges around the UK – unveiling regional hotspots of patients waiting the longest.
What Do Digital Biomarkers Mean? - The spread of wearable digital technologies in healthcare generating big data entailed the appearance of a new type of medical information. They produce actionable insights into the biological state of individuals, just like “general” biomarkers, but are collected through digital tools.
Top 3 Cyberthreats Facing Healthcare Organizations Today - As health IT environments become more complex, cyberattacks are getting more sophisticated. Healthcare security teams must understand what they’re up against to protect patient data and critical infrastructure.
Sanofi signs $1.2bn research alliance with AI specialist Insilico - Sanofi has tapped into the artificial intelligence expertise of Chinese biotech Insilico Medicine. The Pharma.AI suite includes component platforms to discover and prioritise novel drug targets, generate molecules, and design clinical trials that have a better chance of success.
The Healthtech ‘Arms Race’ - You’ve probably seen the fuss being made about the “bidding war” between some of America’s biggest corporate players, including UnitedHealth, CVS and e-commerce behemoth Amazon. But those with an ear to the ground know that this is only the latest development in an escalating land-grab for one of America’s fastest-growing industries: home medical technology.
Detecting early risks of diseases and optimising treatments - Healthtech can help detect diseases earlier, monitor long-term medical conditions, and improve treatments. Scotland is investing heavily in this area and drawing on strengths such as its IT and data ecosystem to boost diagnostics and patient outcomes within precision medicine.
Driving Innovation in Healthcare with Wearables - While “wearable technology” may have once captured our attention because of smart watches and fitness trackers, wearable digital technology today is used in a wide range of industries — and health care is no different.
Health tech investment drops as market 'rebalances' - The Silicon Valley Bank report found health tech companies in the U.S. and European Union have raised about $23 billion through the end of September this year, a downward shift as the market recovers from the massive investment in 202.
Speedoc bags $28M to expand virtual hospital model - Founded in 2017, Speedoc is a virtual clinic that provides a range of mobile home care services, including telehealth consultations, on-site doctor and nurse visits, virtual hospital wards, and ambulance-hailing services. It is currently present in nine cities across Singapore and Malaysia.-
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