We recently caught up with Itransition, a global software engineering company based in Decatur, Georgia, to learn more about some recent projects and initiatives around the use of digital in healthcare. We were joined by representatives of Itransition including Andrey Korzun, head of Healthcare Centre of Excellence; Anastasiya Korzun, healthcare solution […]
Author: Jennifer Turton
Interview: Sabria Lagoun, former programme manager at Health Hub Vienna and AI innovation manager at MSD Österreich
For a recent interview, we caught up with Sabria Lagoun, former programme manager at Health Hub Vienna, and current AI innovation manager at MSD Österreich, to talk about all things digital and health in Austria. Talking about her background, Sabria told us that she is originally French-Algerian and initially moved […]
US-based provider secures $180m for AI-powered precision surgery platform
Caresyntax, a US-based company specialising in surgical intelligence and automation technologies, has secured $180 million in funding for its AI-powered precision surgery platform. Described as “a scalable, end-to-end software and AI platform”, Caresyntax’s solution captures and analyses large volumes of video, audio, images, clinical and operational data in and around […]
Dubai Health Authority publishes guidance for selecting and implementing healthcare EMRs
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has published guidance for health facilities on making the transition between electronic medical records (EMRs), covering the process from selecting an EMR to data migration, testing, implementation, post-implementation support, customisation and training. Set to come into effect from 25 September 2024, the guidance has been […]
Victoria accepts recommendations on “future system” to improve access and equity in health
The Victorian Department of Health in Australia has accepted 26 recommendations from an Expert Advisory Committee, developing a Health Services Plan outlining the key steps to be taken toward a “more connected system” that focuses on delivering “the right care, at the right time, in the right place” for residents. […]
US Biden-Harris administration publishes report on open source-software security initiative
The US Biden-Harris Administration has published a summary of report on the open source-software security initiative (OS3I), building on commitments made in the National Cybersecurity Strategy to “invest in the development of secure software, including memory-safe languages and software development techniques, frameworks, and testing tools”. The White House also highlighted […]
Berlin tech company raises €3.7 million for clinical large language model
Berlin-based tech company Clare&me has raised €3.7 million in funding for its clinical large language model (CLLM), underlining the company’s vision to develop non-judgemental mental health support to “close the gap between the demand and supply”. The solution allows individuals seeking mental health support to schedule regular calls with ‘Clare’, […]
Applications open for female tech mentorship in Africa
Applications are now open for the African Women in Digital Health (AWiDH) mentorship programme, designed to offer female digital health entrepreneurs who are nationals or residents of any African country the opportunity to access advice and guidance on developing health tech solutions that target underserved populations. Funded by Resolve to […]
MEDITECH launches EHR-agnostic health information exchange network
In the US, MEDITECH has launched a new EHR-agnostic health information exchange network to facilitate health data sharing between organisations, focusing on bringing together data to offer a “comprehensive view” of patient history and enable patient health records to follow them wherever they seek care. The network, Traverse Exchange, also […]
US trial utilising messaging to improve self-management moves to implementation phase
In the US, the NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory Coordinating Center has announced that its Chat 4 Heart Health trial will be moving to the implementation phase, after receiving approval to test the “comparative effectiveness” of text message delivery strategies for encouraging self-management for cardiovascular health. The trial, supported by the National […]