Digital Health
New clinical efforts with big-name partners, more personal health record rollouts and continued smartwatch support defined the Cupertino company's year in digital health.
Communicating the benefits of technology early in the process helped prepare the workforce for change and cultivate an open-minded culture, says Katie Trott, CNIO at Royal Free London NHS FT.
Honorary clinical tutor Ijeoma Azodo discusses the Shuri Network, which addresses the need for diversity in providing the breadth of care currently lacking.
Flare Capital Partners' Ian Chiang describes the key capabilities of a value-based care enablement platform for providers, highlights successful platform examples and offers a framework for entrepreneurs seeking a provider partner.
As part of the program two startups will each get €2 million ($2.22 million) in funding.
Also: AWS' natural language processing service for medical text adds new a capability; NHS Trust to deploy Tyto Care's platform for home pediatric care.
Gerrit Schumann, managing director at Handelsblatt Media Group, discusses the importance of decentralization of decision-making and greater collaboration in digital transformation projects.
Also: Sutter Health and Aetna's joint venture partners with house call startup Heal; SideKickHealth announces strategic partnership with Bayer.
Claus Duedal Pedersen, project manager at Odense University Hospital in Denmark, says the effective use of technology is improving operational and clinical outcomes considerably.
The round now comes to a total of $16.55 million, and will continue to support the company's push into the VA and commercial payer markets.