Medical Devices

One of COVID-19’s many consequences has been the life-changing increase of stress and work overload on clinical professionals. Dr Simon Wallace, CCIO of Nuance’s healthcare division explains how speech recognition technology can ease the pressure.

The companies say their complementary products will support patients in the hospital, at home and in alternate sites of care.

A new study tested the static magnetic fields of iPhone 12 models and the Apple Watch in an attempt to determine their minimum separation distance from implanted medical devices. 

The Massachusetts Federally Qualified Health Center Telehealth Consortium also announced that it had raised more than $6 million toward ensuring equitable and sustainable virtual care.

Used during the routine evaluation and balance rehabilitation of astronauts, the EquiTest is part of the Abu Dhabi hospital’s newly launched Balance Clinic.

Experts at a HIMSS21 Global Digital Conference session explored the tension between broader data availability and the importance of IoT data privacy, explaining where HIPAA applies – and where it doesn't.

Frank Cutitta told HIMSS21 attendees that he was struck by how lonely he felt throughout his time battling the coronavirus.  

The pandemic has exemplified the crucial role information technology plays in healthcare, said execs at the HIMSS21 CIO Summit on Monday.

Panelists at the HIMSS21 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum on Monday emphasized the importance of getting clinicians and decision-makers on board with safeguarding a health system from bad actors.