Healthcare

The Human Touch: Enhancing Patient Experience in an Increasingly Digital World – ET HealthWorld

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The Human Touch: Enhancing Patient Experience in an Increasingly Digital World – ET HealthWorld

The healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant digital transformation. Innovations such as telemedicine consultations and wearable health trackers are revolutionizing the delivery and receipt of care. These technological advancements offer substantial benefits, including increased accessibility, enhanced data collection, and potentially faster diagnoses. For instance, telemedicine has grown by over 150 per cent in recent years, … Read more

Government lost £1.4bn on PPE contract with Full Support Healthcare

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Government lost £1.4bn on PPE contract with Full Support Healthcare

2 hours ago By Jon Ironmonger, BBC Investigations, Northamptonshire Getty Images A huge amount of Full Support Healthcare PPE was found in the New Forest last year About £1.4bn worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been destroyed or written off in what is understood to be the most wasteful government deal of the pandemic. Figures obtained … Read more

How a US healthcare system was hacked after employee’s ‘honest mistake’ – ET HealthWorld

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How a US healthcare system was hacked after employee’s ‘honest mistake’ – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Ascension, one of the healthcare giants in the US, has revealed that in May 2024, it was hit by a ransomware attack, which impacted its electronic health records system, phones, and scheduling systems. While some non-emergent procedures and appointments were delayed, emergency services were diverted to avoid backlogs. How hackers got hold of … Read more

29% senior citizens have access to social security schemes like pension, PF: Report

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29% senior citizens have access to social security schemes like pension, PF: Report

A recently published report by NGO HelpAge has said that only 29 per cent elderly people have access to social security schemes, such as old-age pensions or provident funds. The report, ‘Ageing in India – Exploring Preparedness & Response to Care Challenges – A HelpAge India Report’, further stated that around 29% of senior citizens … Read more

Emerging Trends in Telemedicine: Revolutionizing Healthcare Access in India – ET HealthWorld

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Emerging Trends in Telemedicine: Revolutionizing Healthcare Access in India – ET HealthWorld

Telemedicine has quickly gained acceptance in India, dramatically changing the healthcare scene. This article delves into the emerging trends in telemedicine and their substantial impact on improving healthcare accessible across the diverse and wide Indian subcontinent. The Development of Telemedicine in India: Initially used for consultations between metropolitan specialists and rural patients, telemedicine in India … Read more

AI’s healthcare solutions: From diagnosis to supplying meds – ET HealthWorld

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AI’s healthcare solutions: From diagnosis to supplying meds – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: A small farmer from a remote village walks into the nearest town’s health clinic. He breathes into a tube connected to a Vionix analyser. This device compares the farmer’s breath with hundreds of millions of other samples from around the world. An AI model, running on the cloud, identifies patterns of disease manifestations … Read more

Robotic surgery key in enhancing healthcare in NE: Experts – ET HealthWorld

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Robotic surgery key in enhancing healthcare in NE: Experts – ET HealthWorld

Guwahati: Establishing robotic surgery centres in the northeast would significantly enhance healthcare access, particularly in remote and underserved areas, said experts from the field of robotic surgery. A significant milestone in the realm of medical literature was achieved by the region, as the editorial board of the ‘International Journal of Advanced Robotic & Innovative Surgery’ … Read more

Fortis launches ‘Adayu Mindfulness’, dedicated vertical for mental healthcare – ET HealthWorld

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Fortis launches ‘Adayu Mindfulness’, dedicated vertical for mental healthcare – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Fortis Healthcare launched ‘Adayu Mindfulness’, a dedicated vertical for comprehensive mental healthcare, alongwith an exclusive collaboration of United We Care and Adayu. This collaboration will leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance mental well-being and accessibility of care for individuals everywhere, powering it further by Adayu’s trained team of mental health … Read more

Linking CGHS and ABHA IDs will streamline healthcare, promote digital health: Experts – ET HealthWorld

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Linking CGHS and ABHA IDs will streamline healthcare, promote digital health: Experts – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Experts and doctors have lauded the mandatory linking of CGHS beneficiary IDs with ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) numbers and termed it as a significant stride towards revolutionizing healthcare accessibility and digital health management. The pioneering move holds immense potential to reshape the healthcare landscape, offering a seamless integration of healthcare services and … Read more

Blockchain technology to transform healthcare in India – ET HealthWorld

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Blockchain technology to transform healthcare in India – ET HealthWorld

Mumbai: In response to India’s urgent healthcare challenges, IIT Bombay and Blockchain for Impact (BFI) have established a strategic partnership to catalyse transformative projects and revolutionise the public health landscape in the country. Given India’s large population and complex public health issues, challenges to India’s burdened healthcare system are mounting. The collaboration is expected to … Read more