In recent news, Amazon, one of the world’s largest online retailers, is now offering virtual health care services around the clock in all 50 states. Since its launch late last year, AmazonCare has been providing customers with virtual primary and specialty care services, including diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, as well as… Continue reading Amazon’s Virtual Healthcare Is Now Available 24/7 in All 50 States
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AWS launches new healthcare-focused services, powered by generative AI
Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently launched two new services focused on the healthcare sector, powered by generative AI technology. The services, known as Amazon HealthLake and Amazon Comprehend Medical, are expected to provide healthcare providers with a set of tools that will enable them to provide better care to their patients. Amazon HealthLake is a… Continue reading AWS launches new healthcare-focused services, powered by generative AI
When healthcare is decided by algorithms, who wins?
As technology continues to shape the way we access healthcare, algorithms are increasingly dictating treatments, diagnoses and even how medical staff spend their time. The prospect of algorithms controlling healthcare decisions is an attractive one for many and offers many potential benefits. The idea of a computer taking away the burden of making decisions and… Continue reading When healthcare is decided by algorithms, who wins?
Temasek’s Sheares
It appears that Sheares Healthcare, the healthcare arm of Temasek—a Singaporean investment company established by the Singapore Government—is investing in the growth of an Asia-focused mental health startup, Thoughtfull. Thoughtfull is a Singapore-based start-up that provides online mental health and wellness support. Thoughtfull was started by veteran entrepreneur and technology executive and healthcare practitioner, Dr.… Continue reading Temasek’s Sheares
Bionic Health
With the ever-growing demand for preventative healthcare, companies like Bionic Health are developing innovative solutions to better equip individuals with the information and resources needed to improve their overall health. Bionic Health, a California-based healthtech startup, recently announced the successful completion of a $3 million seed funding round. Led by First Round Capital, the round… Continue reading Bionic Health
Texas Is Trying to Scrub Abortion From Its Internet
Recently, Texas has been pushing to suppress the information and representation of abortion on its internet. The state has listed abortion and reproductive healthcare as ‘controversial topics’, and is attempting to scrub abortion from its internet by deleting articles and making it harder to access basic abortion information. In June 2018, the Texas Department of… Continue reading Texas Is Trying to Scrub Abortion From Its Internet
Health info for 1 million patients stolen using critical GoAnywhere vulnerability
It appears that massive data breaches due to vulnerabilities in software are becoming a common occurrence. In the latest incident, it has been reported that health information of nearly one million Americans has been stolen from a healthcare giant by a malicious attacker exploiting a critical vulnerability in a software program known as GoAnywhere MFT.… Continue reading Health info for 1 million patients stolen using critical GoAnywhere vulnerability
TBD Health is rolling out at-home sexual healthcare to all US states
The demand for at-home healthcare services has been increasing in recent years due to the rising cost of healthcare, limited access to care, and the convenience of an online portal for medical services. In response to this shift, TBD Health is rolling out a new at-home sexual healthcare platform to all US states. The TBD… Continue reading TBD Health is rolling out at-home sexual healthcare to all US states
HealthAtom empowers
When it comes to running a small healthcare office in Latin America, many are hampered by a lack of resources and outdated technology. For these smaller operations, the process of providing quality healthcare is made more difficult by the limited access to up to date technologies. HealthAtom, a cloud-based operations platform, is revolutionizing the way… Continue reading HealthAtom empowers
Nuralogix selfie
In the world of consumer electronics, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the one event you don’t want to miss. This year, CES 2020 was home to a lot of revolutionary technologies, products, and solutions related to artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and robotics but one of the most intriguing products launched was Nuralogix’s AI-powered, non-invasive… Continue reading Nuralogix selfie