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What the Contrast Shortage Means for Hospitals and Patients
American hospitals and healthcare providers are deferring CT scans and related care due to a shortage of iohexol and iodixanol contrast media caused by a COVID-19-related shutdown at a major Shanghai-based manufacturer. General Electric Co., one of four contrast manufacturers, operates the Shanghai plant that produces the injectable fluid, which physicians use to track various…
President Biden’s National Drug Control Strategy
The opioid crisis in the United States is on the rise. Overdose deaths continue to escalate, even with increased measures to curtail illegal access to subscription medication. The CDC estimates annual overdose deaths top 100,000. On April 21, 2022, President Biden provided Congress with his administration’s first National Drug Control Strategy. The strategy focuses on…
From Oncology Nurse to Clinical Practice Transformation Advisor
A career change can often come with uncertainty for the future, but for Christina Morgan, Clinical Practice Transformation Advisor at Carevive, it gave her a voice to advocate for cancer patients helping them receive the highest quality of care. Oncology and Technology host Tyler Kern sat with Morgan to discuss her transition from the field…
The Great Resignation Takes a Hit at Healthcare’s C-suite
Even before the pandemic took center stage on a global level, the U.S. healthcare system struggled with staffing shortages. Couple the exhausting and seemingly impossible challenges of the pandemic with the Great Resignation and you have a crisis situation in the making. In fact, many smaller and remote healthcare facilities are already there. Kevin Stevenson,…
Ultrasound Technology to Diagnose and Treat Cardiovascular Disease
Ultrasound analysis leads the charge in advancements in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease. Intel’s Yehudit Levi and DiA Imaging Analysis’ Hila Goldman-Aslan joined Michelle Dawn Mooney for insights on the AI and technology advancements in ultrasound that provide better diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Hila Goldman-Aslan says that early detection is the go-to strategy…
Is This the End of Masking Up? What This News Means for Healthcare
The United States is experiencing another turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the Biden administration’s chief medical adviser, said April 27 that he believes the U.S. is out of the “explosive pandemic stage,” according to The Washington Post. The World Health Organization still considers COVID-19 a pandemic, but experts believe the…
Reducing the DALY Tally Through IAQ Improvements
Nick Agopian, VP of Sales & Marketing at RenewAire, and Paul Raymer, Chief Investigator at Heyoka Indoor Solutions LLC, joined Tyler Kern for the third installment of their focus on indoor air quality (IAQ) best practices for the home with a fascinating look at improving disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). No one likes to dwell on…
The Importance of Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Key Points: Dr. Sprintz weighs in on the latest news of the opioid crisis. McKinsey & Company under fire for conflict of interest with Purdue Pharma and FDA. Disclosure, honesty, and transparency are among the top traits in ethical business. Possibly one of the hottest topics in the pain and addiction management industry is the…
Reshaping Industries with Sensor Technology
TE Connectivity is on the cutting edge of sensor technology. To discuss this innovation that’s disrupting many industries, Tyler Kern chatted with VP and Chief Technology Officer, Erin Byrne, of Sensor Solutions on today’s episode of Our Connected World. Byrne highlighted many examples of how sensors are already involved in people’s everyday use. “Sensors are…
Sustainability in Eye Care: A Net Plastic Neutrality Initiative
In an era where consumers are more environmentally aware, sustainability in eye care is more than a trend. It’s a necessary shift in business practices, especially considering that about 8 million metric tons of plastic end up in our oceans each year. This dire statistic raises the question: how can the eye care industry…
Preparing for ISE and InfoComm
Tyler Kern interviewed Paul Harris, CEO at Aurora Multimedia, ahead of the 2022 ISE and InfoComm tradeshows to explore current AV industry trends and upcoming product announcements. Aurora Multimedia is an AV industry leader providing products for all industries, “our main focus market is commercial AV… we do a lot of digital signage, hospitality, medical,…
Carevive at ONS Congress 2022
The ONS Congress brings together various skillsets and inspires innovation in new ways. With the first in-person Congress since the pandemic set to begin on April 27th, there is much to look forward to. John Elliott, VP of Sales with Carevive brings together his work colleagues to share their excitement for the Congress and what…
CurveBeam Connect: Innovative Technologies are Changing the Economic Landscape of the Healthcare System – Part 3 of 3
In this final episode featuring Dr. Cuellar, Co-founder and Chief Biomedical Engineer for Efferent Health who is also an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery spoke to Vinti Singh, Director of Marketing at Curvebeam about cybersecurity requirements and much more. The conversation opened with a look into how Efferent Health builds…
Extending Performance Requires A Collaboration Between Different Disciplines
Joel Totoro’s love for professional sports and health has teed him up for a successful career as Director of Sports Science at Thorne. Totoro noticed that the development of a holistic approach has helped extend careers. Teams now include full-time dieticians, psychologists, physical therapists, and the primary care team. “Using health and wellness can be…
Behavioral Health Is Stepping Out of the Shadows of Healthcare
Host Kevin Stevenson of the “I Don’t Care” podcast talked with Stuart Archer, the CEO of Oceans Healthcare, a behavioral health service provider, about the growth and challenges of behavioral health in hospitals. Currently, the healthcare system is buzzing in behavioral health but there are still some improvements to be made. Even with many…
How Inflation is Impacting Healthcare
Key Insights: Though it’s not reflected in prices to consumers, the healthcare industry is experiencing inflation. To combat rising prices, practices and hospitals are coming up with alternate solutions to avoid debt. Patients postponing a procedure may offer short-term savings but is bad long-term for the condition. While patients are feeling the pinch of other…
CurveBeam Connect: Innovative Technologies are Changing the Economic Landscape of the Healthcare System – Part 2 of 3
One of healthcare’s biggest expenses is in the processes utilized to run systems and provide patient care. Dr. Cuellar, Co-founder and Chief Biomedical Engineer for Efferent Health who is also an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery spoke to Vinti Singh, Director of Marketing at Curvebeam about the antiquated processes driving…
The Science, Application, and Verification of UV-C Disinfection Systems
In this podcast episode of Making the Invisible Visible from Intellego Technologies, host Wendy Brady-Walling joins Steve Reinecke in a conversation about new applications with UV-C technology. In the healthcare environment, touchscreens, tablets, keyboards, and other sophisticated monitoring equipment have helped advance the quality of patient care. However, these same high-touch objects can risk spreading…
Tearing Down the Barrier of Prior Authorization Through Automation
If you’ve ever had to chase down a prior authorization before getting your medical procedure approved for coverage, you’re not alone. According to a recent white paper by the American Hospital Association, prior authorization has been found to be a barrier to care, restricting access to coverage for many patients. Paul Shorrosh, founder and CEO…
The Loaner Tray Conundrum – How to Accurately Track Loaner Trays Throughout Your Department
Susie Martin, Project Manager with Professional Services at Censis Technologies, Inc., and Carrie Miller, Perioperative Enterprise Coordinator at The Ohio State University, spoke with ConCensis about best practices for loaner tray management. Miller said that in the case of Ohio State University’s healthcare network, Censis’ LoanerLink is a critical solution for efficient and safe loaner…
CurveBeam Connect: Innovative Technologies are Changing the Economic Landscape of the Healthcare System – Part 1 of 3
When it comes to healthcare in the US, there is little doubt that the economics behind the system is somewhat of a mystery. With the rise in AI, IoT, and machine learning technologies, one would think the cost of healthcare would be on a downward trajectory. However, the reality is completely opposite. Vinti Singh,…
Innovation in Healthcare and Wearable Technology
The healthcare industry, like all industries, is experiencing a significant shift in patient care with recent technological advancements. Especially with the increased demand for remote healthcare and telemedicine sparked by the onset of the pandemic in 2020. Wearable technology is gaining more traction and providing more solutions. Yahoo Finance reported that the industry of wearable…
Finding a Solution to Healthcare Worker Burnout
Key Insights The healthcare industry is in desperate need of help. Automating some aspects of the industry can drastically improve healthcare. Healthcare burnout is real and automation is the solution. Far prior to the pandemic, healthcare workers were overworked and overstressed. As the baby boomers aged out over the years, a new generation stepped up…
Dig Your Heels In: A Working Woman’s Series with Allison Grealis
There are a number of industries that have historically had a disproportionate amount of male or female workers. Women dominate education and healthcare while more men have worked in construction and the manufacturing industry. To meet this difference, Allison Grealis, President and Founder of the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM), combines her 22 years of…
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