The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) is regarded as one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the world. With its mission to provide accessible and high-quality care to all citizens, the NHS continually strives to improve its services and overcome the various challenges it faces. One innovative solution that has the… Continue reading The UK’s NHS Going Digital Would Be Equivalent to Hiring Thousands of New Doctors
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Our health care system may soon receive a much-needed cybersecurity boost
The issue of healthcare security has been at the forefront of the national dialogue for the past decade, as technology advancements, malicious actors, and increasing digital data in the medical field have all worked together to make healthcare cybersecurity a serious challenge. As the industry continues to work to mitigate risks, particularly around patient data,… Continue reading Our health care system may soon receive a much-needed cybersecurity boost
The FBI is investigating a multiple-state hospital ransomware attack
A nationwide hospital ransomware attack compromised the data of numerous healthcare providers in late July, and the FBI is now initiating an investigation into the incident. On July 27, a malicious ransomware dubbed “NetWalker” infiltrated computer systems of multiple hospitals in at least 6 states; the targets included two hospitals in California, one in New… Continue reading The FBI is investigating a multiple-state hospital ransomware attack
Amazon’s Virtual Healthcare Is Now Available 24/7 in All 50 States
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
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
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