Tag Archives: Data
Sutter Health partners with Qventus for real-time analytics
FierceHealthcare: “That’s what led them to invest in a new platform that went beyond algorithms and software to emphasize the data’s tangible impact on clinician workflow and hospital operations… Although Sutter Health has worked with the company [Qventus] on several … Continue reading
EHRs are an untapped, but almost impossible to use, health resource
We’re all familiar with the promise of “big data” in healthcare. Crud, I’m a huge fan of using data. I think the amount of information inside an EHR has the potential to do a lot of wonderful things, not only … Continue reading
Increased IV production means increased automation…and data
Interesting timing on this article at Healthcare IT News: “With an eye on improving safety, increasing compliance and reducing waste, an increasing number of hospitals and health systems are looking to insource and automate their IV compounding processes… Campbell said … Continue reading
Google improves symptom search
I’m sure most of you have Googled for medical advice at one time or another. I know I’ve performed quick Google searches for healthcare information, including specific drug information. It turns out that a lot of people search for symptoms … Continue reading
Using data to build proactive drug error prevention models
“Data is variously described as the oxygen of the digital economy or the new raw material of the 21st century.“-Nigel Shadbolt There are more than a few issues with today’s medication order entry systems. However, in this post I want … Continue reading
It’s time for pharmacy to find ways to collect and share information
Regardless of what everyone thinks, the healthcare industry is in the infancy of “big data”. The concept isn’t new, but we still have a long way to go, especially in pharmacy. I recall sitting at conferences years ago listening to … Continue reading
Cool Pharmacy Technology – Aesynt REINVENT [it’s about the data]
Data surrounds us. We’re deluged by it in every facet of our lives, from the bank statements we receive in our personal life to the mountains of data collected in healthcare. Regardless of the data collected, there are basically three … Continue reading
Do patients in the U.S. really own their healthcare data?
Yesterday I was reading through my Twitter stream when I came across a brief exchange between Eric Topol (@EricTopol) and Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD). Both are big names in the digital healthcare space. @erictopol what do you mean? what laws needed? … Continue reading
Cool Technology for Healthcare – GPS SmartSole
Yep, you read the right, GPS-enabled insoles for your shoes. Very interesting concept when you stop to consider the potential benefits of such technology in healthcare, i.e. think Alzheimer’s for one, although the use cases are expansive. Up until a … Continue reading
Podcast | The Garage – Episode 1
Welcome to The Garage, a podcast of me and my brother talking about various things. We have great conversations and have talked about recording them for years. We finally decided to do it. In Episode 1 of The Garage we … Continue reading