For the newly-created role of chief research information officer, Cleveland Clinic has hired one of its own physicians to lead improvement in its network infrastructure and digital deployments, optimizing its IT to enable more innovative clinical research.
The Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula combines technology and teamwork to tackle the opioid crisis, seeing more than a 50% decrease in the number of narcotic pills prescribed at local primary care clinics.
Rita Khan, who comes to the health system from UnitedHealthcare, will guide digital strategy and spearhead the launch of Mayo's new Center for Digital Health.
The new money will be put towards launching the company's clinics and digital platform.
Community Memorial Health System sees a 29% reduction in no-shows and an automatic way to fill cancellations, which all leads to more revenue.
The company plans on using the new funds to expand its services to new locations.
Digital health, Fortune 500 health companies see more female leadership, but still far from reachin…
A Rock Health report found that the percentage of female partners at digital health VC firms only rose from 12.2% to 12.6%, while deals closed by women-led startups rose 13.4% to 14%.
The Arizona health system's tech-driven pilot effort has resulted in a 21.6% average reduction in A1c, and 83% of patients report an increase in confidence to self-manage their diabetes.
MobiHealthNews sat down with Amy McDonough, SVP and general manager of Fitbit Health Solutions, prior to the news that Google was set to acquire Fitbit.
The new tool will also be localized to provide relevant medical information.
