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Is healthcare too hard for Big Tech firms?

Healthcare It News

The app allows Apple employees to log fitness goals, manage hypertension, and talk to clinicians and coaches at AC Wellness, the doctors' group that Apple works with. Region Tag: Global Edition. There was no shortage of commentary on social media. " It's not just that technology firms are trying to go it alone.

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Why voice recognition is the new competitive battleground in healthcare's digital transformation

Healthcare It News

As mentioned earlier, separating the clinical terminology from other aspects of the conversation is a non-trivial challenge, implying that voice-recognition technology fits in well with some specialties but not others. Region Tag: Global Edition. He is the founder and CEO of Damo Consulting.

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Closing the Digital Health Gap Between Consumers and Physicians

Health Populi

One-third of physicians have concerns about using virtual care services, such as medical errors that may result, access to technology, and data security. consumers are now tracking health via digital tools, and one-half of these share the data generated by their apps. One in two U.S. “Macy’s?” ” you ask.

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Vocal Markers Move Toward Clinical Use

Healthcare IT Today

But there are several reasons that “prediagnostic” data from popular devices can’t be trusted : lack of regulation, user error, lack of information about the device’s operation, etc. Although fitness devices are popular, many people still can’t afford or don’t want to bother with them.