Experts Weigh in on 2017 and Healthcare
Healthcare has seen monumental changes in the past decade. So what is on the horizon for healthcare in 2017? Here are what the experts say we will be seeing in the new year.
Sikka Software Announces Data Summit
Sikka Software announced that they are hosting the largest data summit in the retail healthcare (non-physician, non-hospital) space. The conference will focus on key trends and insights in the retail healthcare market.
The Friday Five – Our Radio Hosts’ Predictions for 2017
This Friday marks our final Friday Five of 2016! To celebrate we asked our five favorite radio hosts to help us see into the future of the healthcare industry. Below you will find a bit about each of their shows as well as their astute predictions for 2017.
PULSE@MassChallenge Unveils First-Ever Digital Health Cohort
MassChallenge announced the 31 startups joining PULSE@MassChallenge’s inaugural cohort. Representing the most innovative digital health technologies, these startups were selected from more than 430 applicants from 30 states and 20 countries around the world.
The Friday Five – Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
Whether you’re crawling on a toy store floor searching for that coveted gift, baking mountains of cookies, or listening to Aunt Myrtle tell you what a great president we are going to have, the holidays may feel be about as far from joyful as you can get.
Doctor surprised by $50,000 gift from Nordstrom to support kids at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
This holiday season, Nordstrom sold out of an unusual product: a leather-wrapped rock priced at $85. That news inspired a doctor at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to start a unique fundraising campaign – Rocks for a Reason – which has been gaining support since it began Dec. 9.
Alliance Forms to Develop Guidelines for Evaluation of MHealth Apps
Four organizations announced they are forming a new, multi-stakeholder collaboration, Xcertia, dedicated to improving the quality, safety, and effectiveness of mobile health apps. The initial supporters of the collaboration include the AHA, the AMA, DHX Group, and HIMSS.
IoT Platform Revenue Will Grow 116% in 2017
MachNation announces availability of its IoT Application Enablement Platform ScoreCard for 2016, an in-depth rating of 35 Internet of Things (IoT) platform vendors. According to survey data collected, IoT platform revenue will grow at a blistering 116% in 2017.
The Friday Five – Five Golden Gifts
This week’s Friday Five five lists the top presents for the healthcare professional or techy in your life. From nurses to doctors to your average Joe we found something for everyone on your list. So without further adieu here are five big presents you might be happy to find under the tree this year.
ICYMI: #HealthITchicks Chat and 2016 Holiday Album
Check out the Health IT versions of these classic holiday tunes! Wishing you a Merry MACRA and hoping all your chestnuts will be roasted on open FHIR.
The Friday Five – Safe Toys and Gifts Month
December is a time of gift giving for most Americans so it only makes sense to use this time of year to promote toy safety. In honor of National Toy and Gift Safety month this week’s Friday Five provides some tips and advice for choosing not only a great gift, but a safe one as well.
#HealthITChicks Annual Giving Campaign
#HealthITchicks have partnered with Girls Who Code for their holiday giving campaign to help raise money that the nonprofit can use to launch GwC clubs in middle and high schools across the country. Donate today!
