Hurricane Katrina destroyed many health facilities when it hit in 2005. Among these institutions was Charity Hospital, a public facility that was forced to close. Many people relied on Charity Hospital’s emergency room if they did not have health insurance but had ongoing chronic problems. There was limited primary care or preventive medicine for patients, and patients had to wait months to schedule an appointment.
Read MoreThree hospital systems in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Washington received positive results when patients were granted online access to their health records.
Read MoreConnected health infrastructure is a key binding agent for diverse devices and workflows, which helps improve diagnosis, monitoring and prevention. Alliances and gateways that engage interoperability and enable information sharing will go a long way in enhancing connectivity. The focus on interoperability in FDA guidelines is driving the development of the market for devices that harness interoperability and connectivity in healthcare.
Read MoreThe following are four suggestions to address some of the obstacles in the medical field for both physicians and patients.
Read MoreGrand Rounds is a digital health startup based out of San Francisco that pairs patients with physicians. It garnered $55 million in the late-stage funding round led by an anonymous mutual fund investor, Greylock Partners, and Venrock. The additional $55 million brings Grand Rounds funding to a total of $106 million. It plans to use the new money to expand its technology platform, analytics platform and care team.
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