Population and Public Health

South Korea's National Institute of Health has established a big health database that researchers can tap into to develop new technologies, says director Dr Hyun-Young Park.

Healthcare providers and IT vendors in the region have weighed in with their predictions for healthcare technology in the new year.

Besides saving significant time and cost, Taichung Veterans General Hospital also has the shortest emergency patient stay in Taiwan, shares computer and communications center director Lai-Shiun Lai.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has published updated draft recommendations to help improve the performance of pulse oximeters across skin tones.

Join the editors of Healthcare IT News, Healthcare Finance News and MobiHealthNews as they forecast new trends and developments for the year ahead: AI, cybersecurity, patient engagement, reimbursement and rev cycle, virtual care and more.

In a HIMSS25 preview, Muhammad Babar, management information systems officer for the Pakistan Ministry of Health, notes healthcare technology hurdles the ministry has faced and how it's strengthening the country's health information systems.

Also, AIIMS Delhi is setting up a hub for healthcare AI development with GE HealthCare.

Karlina Tjoa of the Ministry of Health's Office for Healthcare Transformation details how their latest mobile project empowers users to self-manage their severe mental health conditions.

It will feature a 24/7 command centre, integrating the ICUs of small and medium hospitals.