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Physicians Footcare and CurveBeam Mobile Hit the Road
CurveBeam Mobile makes weight-bearing CT imaging accessible and affordable to all providers, regardless of practice size. Featuring custom-built mobile imaging suites and expertly trained technicians, CurveBeam Mobile delivers the ultimate in cost-effective service and convenience, providing a first-class experience for patients and unparalleled diagnostic support for practices. Recently, Physicians Footcare (PFC), a full-service podiatry practice…
HIMSS 2019: What People Are Saying
HIMSS 2019 is underway in Orlando, Florida, bringing together healthcare professionals from across the world. Social media is lighting up with some of the show’s best displays and we wanted to highlight the best of the best! If you’re at the show, make sure to read up on what you must check out this week…
How the Public is Pushing Cities for Better Air Quality with CIMCON Lighting & the Ramboll Group
More and more, societal culture is emphasizing the need to be environmentally conscience. Everyday citizens are becoming more aware and socially active in their concerns for the air quality in their neighborhoods. Traditionally, legal standards have enforced monitoring ambient air for a standard criteria of pollutants, but this wide net is no longer sufficient….
Office Hours with Michael McCall: The Future of Reward Programs
Welcome to Office Hours, where current issues facing hospitality professionals will be discussed and potential solutions pursued. My name is Michael McCall and I am the NAMA Endowed Professor of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University. My primary areas of expertise lie in customer loyalty and reward programs, but I am particularly interested in the wider consumer behavior landscape….
The Must-See Moments at HIMSS 2019
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is holding its industry-leading health information and technology conference Feb. 11-15 in Orlando, Florida. More than 45,000 healthcare professionals and thought leaders are expected at this year’s event— it assuredly will not disappoint. Health care is changing rapidly and with it the methods and practices used in…
The Double Edged Sword of Elder Care for Medical Professionals with Terri Foster of WRAAA
In the medical industry, sometimes an overlooked area is Elderly Care. Since long-term care has a long history of caregivers consisting primarily of family members, there aren’t always enough resources available in this particular field. The Center for Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging is a non-profit group that has dedicated itself to provide those…
Why All Eyes in Building Management Are On San Antonio This Week
Most people spend their days indoors in commercial settings. Professionals in building management work to make these settings safe, efficient, healthy, and functional. With job positions ranging from IT directors to facilities supervisors, building management integrates several disciplines into one industry. This week’s SAME-IFMA Facilities Management (FM) Workshop is a conference designed to connect and equip…
PRESCO’S CRITICAL ROLE IN COMMUNITY SAFETY
There’s a lot that goes into community safety efforts. From proper city planning to adequate training of emergency response teams, many factors can have a significant impact on the ability of officials to keep their neighborhoods safe. At Presco, we value community safety and are proud to have a role in supporting our fire departments,…
Patients Need Personalized Financial Healthcare with David Shelton of PatientMatters
Experience is everything. This rings most true in Healthcare, and industry where positive experience can sometimes mean life or death. Though hospitals and professionals in healthcare pride themselves in second-to-none experience for their patients, the same isn’t seen on the financial side. As patients are taking on a larger portion of their medical bills,…
TECHNOLOGY READINESS ASSESSMENTS AND MITIGATIONS
New product development efforts are a significant investment. Whether it is an established company that is acquiring new technology, or a startup with a new product concept hoping to move to commercialization; decisions should be made regarding what needs to be de-risked before moving to formal product development. Integrating technology readiness reviews into the product…
COME SEE PRESCO AND PRES-FLEX AND AT MD&M WEST 2019
Presco’s Pres-Flex Booth to be Featured at MD&M West Conference 2019 Presco’s Pres-Flex film division is heading West! This year’s Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West Conference is scheduled for February 5-7 in Anaheim, California—one of the world’s largest hubs for medical device innovation. Joining thousands of visitors and a wide range of innovative suppliers…
The Innovation Creating More Innovation in Health Care
The Internet of Things (IoT) is making inroads not only in homes and industries, but in health care as well. While homes already have sensors regulating temperature room by room, turning lights on and off, and artificial intelligence (AI) learning residents’ habits, factories will soon find machine monitoring with communication to supervisors to reduce downtime….
Almost 25% of Prescribed Antibiotics Are Unnecessary, Says Study
A study published in the medical journal The BMJ showed that 23 percent of prescriptions from 2016 in the United States were unnecessary. The most common conditions that were prescribed such antibiotics included acute bronchitis, upper respiratory infections and coughing. These conditions are caused by viruses — not bacteria — which means that antibiotics are useless…
How Providers Can Reduce Stress When Using EHR’s, PM’s, and Other Health IT Software
Electronic health records are revolutionizing how medical professionals maintain patient information and communicate with one another. However, recent research reveals that using EHRs is increasing stress among at least 70% of professionals in medical offices. These statistics can be avoided with careful planning and implementing the right software. Here are some tips to help you…
Send It Back: The Impact of a Food Recall on a Restaurant
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48 million Americans (approximately 17 percent of the people in the U.S.) get sick, 128,00 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die each year from foodborne diseases. A foodborne-disease outbreak (FBDO) is defined as an incident in which two or more persons experience a similar illness resulting from…
How to Prevent Winter Weather From Freezing Your Business
Winter weather can cause havoc in many ways, mainly by damaging property and disrupting transportation and supply chains. There are of course the obvious disruptions like a fallen tree on a building or frozen pipes, but also other consequences that cause businesses to lose money. In fact, the severe winter of 2014 affected more than…
The Future of Fiber Optics Is Looking Bright
What kind of industry could potentially have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 9% over the next decade? The answer: the global fiber optics market. That would mean by 2025, the fiber optic market could be worth approximately $7.52 billion. There is little question that the future is looking bright for fiber optics….
Why a Watch or Bracelet Might Save Lives Soon
According to a recent study published by Markets and Markets, the wearable medical device market is predicted to reach $14.1 billion by 2022 from USD 5.31 billion in 2016. Players in this highly competitive industry design and manufacture diverse technology, from blood glucose meters to heart monitors to pain management devices, but they have one…
The Tools Leading The Science Community to New Discoveries
Many of our technological advances are used first by the scientific community. Nuclear magnetic resonance machines to analyze molecular structures were turned in the MRI machine used in hospitals, for example. 3D printers were used by scientists before they entered industry. The internet was created for scientific usage before becoming more generally available to the…
Office Hours With Michael McCall: The Real Value of Customer Loyalty
Welcome to Office Hours, where current issues facing hospitality professionals will be discussed and potential solutions pursued. My name is Michael McCall and I am the NAMA Endowed Professor of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University. My primary areas of expertise lie in customer loyalty and reward programs, but I am particularly interested in the wider consumer behavior landscape….
USP CLASS VI CERTIFICATION
The complexities of medical device bio-compatibility can be difficult to navigate. In this post, we will explain how plastics are classified and tested to ensure patient safety. The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is a nonprofit organization responsible for creating standards for a variety of healthcare elements, including devices and equipment. The USP promotes bio-compatibility for…
Hand Care for Patients Affected by Spasticity
When there is damage to the portion of the brain or spinal cord that controls voluntary movement, it alters the signals between a patient’s nervous system and his or her muscles. These changes may result in a condition known as spasticity. With spasticity, certain muscles are continuously contracted, resulting in stiffness or tightness that interferes…
CES 2019 in 60 Seconds
MarketScale was on the ground in Las Vegas this week to catch up with the top brands, innovators and technology providers at CES 2019. Everything from retailers to automotive and health care companies were on hand and every industry came prepared with exciting products. Digital camera provider Nikon showed us its latest camera technology, which…
DESIGNING USER-FRIENDLY MEDICAL DEVICES
App developers, web designers, and makers of mobile phones devote considerable time and resources to the user experience (UX) – and with good reason. Ensuring users can easily operate their product and navigate software is crucial in driving high customer satisfaction. In the age of patient-centered healthcare, medical device manufacturers must likewise commit to developing…
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