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How 5G is driving big innovations in healthcare for veterans

CIO

The nation’s largest healthcare system, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) strives to deliver the same high-quality standard of care for the 9 million veterans it serves each year, regardless of health status or location. By avoiding the public internet, it also strengthens cybersecurity and supports patient privacy.

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Health check on Tech: CK Birla Hospitals CIO Mitali Biswas on moving the needle towards innovation

CIO

A robust healthcare sector is testament to a nation’s commitment to the well-being of its citizens. Over the past few years, the industry grappled with formidable challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on both human lives and the healthcare system. The sentiment for all innovation was, ‘We need this yesterday.’

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An intro to innovation in the U.S. government

CIO

Customer experience in the government sector is the sum of the public’s interactions with any government service, from how we contact our state’s social services and emergency services to waste management, public transportation, and healthcare. In this guide, you’ll learn more about the importance of innovation in the U.S.

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MedCrypt lands $25M injection to secure vulnerable medical devices

TechCrunch

The Internet of Things in the healthcare sector is booming. But while these devices are helping healthcare providers automate workflows and reduce the risk of error, common security vulnerabilities found in these devices are also endangering patients. This uptick in vulnerabilities has also led to increased regulation.

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Technology’s role in social sustainability

CIO

And according to a survey from NTT, a majority of senior executives recognize this and are actively working to harness digital technology and innovation to support their social sustainability initiatives. That number is set to grow.

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How strategic partnerships are the key to AI-driven innovation

CIO

Innovate or die,” Peter Drucker’s 1985 exhortation on the importance of constant reinvention, was great business advice for the last 40 or so years. This can be particularly challenging in heavily regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance, and finance.

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Impact of Custom Medical Software on Healthcare

The Crazy Programmer

The healthcare industry has seen rapid technological advancements in recent years, especially when developing innovative custom medical software solutions. Custom healthcare software caters to the unique needs and workflows of a medical practice, hospital, laboratory, or other healthcare organization.