The stereotype of the technology sector designing bright shiny objects that usher the rest of us into the future is deeply ingrained in our culture. However, health care and human services tend to be…
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Chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a global problem, affecting approximately 1.7 billion people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Lower back pain, an MSK condition, is the leading cause of disability in…
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The established environmentalism mantra of “reduce, re-use, recycle” opened the door for medical device manufacturers to roll out recycling programs under the guise of sustainability efforts. But, in practice, these programs aren’t benefiting anyone…
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Technology innovation shows no sign of slowing as the healthcare industry continues on its quest to improve the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of care. The past few years have seen an array of new…
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Patient outcomes have always been the North star for U.S. healthcare systems. However, spending surged to $1.356 trillion in 2022, and the industry is still grappling with the financial aftershocks of 2020-2022, including labor…
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I’ve been a nurse for over 25 years. And throughout those 25 years, I’ve had to quickly adapt to new situations as I cared for patients everywhere from the emergency room to the battlefield…
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In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, virtual specialty care has emerged as an entirely new care model poised to revolutionize the way Americans access healthcare. This modernized form of engagement is quickly gaining steam…
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About 30 million people in the United States live in “healthcare deserts,” areas where the local population has limited access to healthcare due to a scarcity of providers, medical facilities, or long wait times for appointments….
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In 2023, the FDA identified 62 medical device recalls with 42 identified to date in 2024. Most recently, Tandem Diabetes Care recalled its Apple iOS app after over 200 reported injuries. While the issues…
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The health tech space is rapidly evolving, and the climate for funding remains tricky at best. For organizations on the hunt for capital, how and where you share your story can be a make-or-break…
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