Emerging Technologies

Researchers at UCSF describe the emergence of a new field dedicated to better integrating and supporting the clinical use of social determinants of health data.  

Chesapeake Regional Information System, MedStar Health Research Institute and other LEAP in Health IT awardees will launch new projects focused on use of FHIR and other exchange specs across a variety of use cases.

The tech company said that it will be pulling its new case and trend data from sources such as Johns Hopkins, The New York Times and Wikipedia.

During a keynote at CB Insights' Future of Health DeSalvo discusses Google's COVID-19 response including contract tracing and information sharing. 

The Deloitte Health Tech Catalyst innovation hub will connect technology companies and healthcare providers to accelerate digital innovation.

The robotic technology will be used to conduct procedures such as hernia repair surgeries, prostatectomies and hysterectomies.

A predictive analytics model predicated on phone reminders cut missed appointments significantly, data showed.

At the HIMSS & Heath 2.0 European Digital conference Professor Shafi Ahmed called on listeners to challenge every process every day to create the digital workforce of tomorrow.

Two of Samsung’s existing ultrasound technologies, BiometryAssist and LaborAssist, now feature Intel’s software to provide almost instantaneous measurements.

Julian Flannery leads Summus, which offers remote second-opinion services for patients and employers. He says the pandemic has led to a "real acceleration of adoption" for virtual care.