Medical Devices
Among other use cases, the AI-enabled devices can help health systems reduce the time to perform surgeries by 30%. An expert from Deloitte explains what's needed to capitalize on WCA's potential.
Also, the Technology Users Association has set up an advocacy group for the promotion of digital health services in New Zealand.
A three-time survey of 1,300 physicians from 2016-2022 revealed growing recognition of technology's benefit, with the biggest growth seen in remote care tools and planning for digital therapeutics.
The bureau has new recommendations for healthcare organizations to address unpatched medical devices, which it says are increasingly being targeted in cyberattacks.
The devices are being introduced as part of its virtual hospital service.
CISA advises on two high-level cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Cisco products while fixes for infusion pumps made by Baxter Healthcare have been released.
It includes an AI support tool for analysing mammograms and a neuroscience technology for reducing stress and improving sleep quality.
The diabetes care value program will include coverage for continuous glucose monitors under the pharmacy benefit.
Also, Te Whatu Ora New Zealand is setting up a clinical and consumer council to advise on data and digital health projects in the country.
The distributed ledger technology supports remote patient monitoring, enabling patients to participate in the clinical trial from home, while it allows all stakeholders to access the data from any interface.