Healthcare

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 11 apr 2013

Healthcare will be a very converged and connected environment in future. With maturing of cloud computing, large data networks and mobile devices, there will be increase in the number of patient centric and affordable global healthcare networks. Experts say that by 2020 there will be better healthcare systems across the globe, built on above mentioned technological advancements. But to be ready, healthcare organizations have to start laying the foundation now by adopting a three step process- horizon scan (to assess, discover and research on technologies and models that will have most impact); disruption and engagement (insights and outputs are collected and further refined and detailed concept and innovation plan to be developed); innovation to action (actionable road map with empowered team to execute and implement the strategies and tactics). Companies that will understand this future requirement will be the ones delivering the better and affordable healthcare. Read on...

mddonline: The Global Healthcare Industry in the Year 2020
Author: Jamie Hartford

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 21 mar 2013

'Mobile Health' initiatives, particularly in developing countries, are transforming the way healthcare is delivered by improving the processes and expanding its reach and access to remote areas. By the end of 2011, there were 6 billion mobile phone subscriptions, says ITU (International Telecommunications Union) of the UN. While in 2012, developing countries accounted for 75% of the mobile subscriptions. Considering the expansion of consumer mobile use, its imperative to use the platform to create efficiencies in healthcare delivery systems (electronic health records, remote monitoring of patients, expert advice, diagnostics and treatment support etc) and as a tool to disseminate health information and knowledge (send and receive data on disease incidence, information system for public health emergencies, manage medicine supply chains, health worker training, interactive health messages to general public etc). In developing countries mobile health efforts include- care information for expectant mothers and new mothers and their infants to reduce child and maternal mortality; for efficient tracking and management of public health outbreaks; for managing supply chains in cases to cure for diseases with short onset times and for tracking counterfeit medicines; for effective communication among healthcare professionals for knowledge and training purposes. Most mobile health efforts are in their early stages and its future adoption depends on technological integration and interoperability, adequate standards and proper and sufficient funding to sustain the programs (in 2010, out of the total $20 billion healthcare funding only $30 million was for mobile health). Read on...

ALJAZEERA: Wellness by number - How mobile phones save lives
Author: Patricia Mechael, Sarah Struble

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 27 feb 2013

'Caregivers' are essential components of healthcare delivery system. They are both formal (hired) or informal (family or friend). Their role is to fulfill the day-to-day needs of the patients along with providing company and giving emotional and at times motivational support. So its important that special attention is to be given to the needs of the caregiver and a caring and understanding approach is required towards them. Read on...

Huffington Post: Caring for the Caregiver
Author: Hollye Harrington Jacobs

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 20 feb 2013

Leaders implementing 'Change Strategy for Healthcare' need to clarify change; build the case for change; communicate the purpose for change; develop a team; identify barriers to change and design an action plan. Leaders should equip themselves with knowledge, determine implementation strategies and monitor, assess and evaluate outcomes to remain successful in the rapidly changing environment. Read on...

McKnight's: Leadership strategies for a changing healthcare world
Author: Lisa Thomson

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 19 feb 2013

Global 'Healthcare IT' is seeing consistent rise in 'Mergers and Acquisitions' activity, US$7b with 163 transactions (2012), US$6b with 85 transactions (2011) and US$4b with 85 transactions (2010), says a report. This activity shows consolidation in the space. Moreover venture capital funding is also increasing in the segment totalling to US$ 1.2b. Consumer services like mobile health, telehealth, personal health and social health are attracting the most funding, says an industry expert. Read on...

Financial Express: Global healthcare IT M&A value touches $7 bn in 2012 - Decision Resources
Author: NA

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 12 feb 2013

'Healthy Collaborations for Public Health'- The recent joint study by WHO, WTO and WIPO, mentions that public health is a global concern and collaboration is required between health, trade and intellectual property organizations. Understanding of these aspects is necessary for policy makers to develop strategies for innovation in medicines and medical technologies and ensure access to these for the public. Read on...

GhanaWeb: Public health is inherently a global challenge - study
Author: NA

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 28 jan 2013

To have 'Integrated Patient Care', various stakeholders of the healthcare spectrum must think and work together towards shared goals and objectives. This may require application of what is now called 'Mental Models of Integrated Care' to help create collaborative environment for better delivery of care. Read on...

Crikey: Could this approach help make integrated patient care a reality?
Author: Melissa Sweet

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 21 jan 2013

'Value of Healthcare IT'- 1. INFORM includes claims, ePharmacy, provider maintenance, content/document optimization, systems integration applications; 2. EDUCATE includes electronic health records (EHR), health information exchange (HIE), social networking platforms for knowledge & sharing; 3. ASSIST-TO-CURE includes implantable devices, decision support software & systems; 4. PREVENT includes hand held devices to detect diseases, personalized medicine technologies. 1&2 have reached satisfactory levels but a substantial advances have to be made in 3&4. Read on...

ComputerWorld: The four rungs of the healthcare IT value ladder
Author: Ravi Krishnan

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 11 jan 2013

'Public Health Genomics'- Although genomics is becoming a part of public health spectrum in most developed countries but the challenge is to facilitate its adoption in the developing nations due to high cost associated. Read on...

the guardian: Delivering the promise of public health genomics
Author: Jane Parry

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 01 jan 2013

'Healthcare 2013'- Evolution of healthcare IT; Electronic Health Records; Data Analytics; Smartphones, Tablets & Integrated Applications with simplified & more usable designs. Read on...

Forbes: Doctor 2.0 - How Technology Will Transform Medicine In 2013
Author: Joe Petro, Eric Savitz

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