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Study Finds Weight Bearing CT Scans Could Provide Accurate Measurements of Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity
Gaining an accurate and complete measurement of the hindfoot alignment of a patient with adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is difficult when using traditional clinical assessment. In a paper published in the journal Foot and Ankle Surgery, Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD, PhD, and his colleagues posit that weight-bearing cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)…
Office Hours With Michael McCall: Navigating the Hospitality World
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…
Will 2019 Be A Milestone Year for Health Care?
To talk about the American health care system is to grossly oversimplify things. There is no single health care system in the United States, or even in any single state. There are federal hospitals and clinics, such as the Veterans Affairs hospital system, there are public and private hospitals and clinics, specialty hospitals and standalone…
FDA Program Gives Patients Faster Access to Breakthrough Medical Technologies
In 2016, the FDA initiated the Breakthrough Device Program with the purpose of bringing new and innovative medical technologies to market faster in order to improve patient treatments and experiences. The program modernizes the medical device approval process and expands the agency’s Expedited Access Pathways (EAP) program. Already the Breakthrough Device Program is starting to…
Understanding ADLs and IADLs
What are ADLs and IADLs? One of the most difficult parts of aging is the inability to complete basic self-care tasks on a day-to-day basis required for independent living. These daily tasks fall into two categories: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities for Daily Living (IADLs). What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)…
MarketScale Healthcare 12/28: Integrating Technology in Healthcare
Technology and healthcare are intersecting in ways never before seen. This technology is changing the way we think about how healthcare is being administered and what the future of the industry will look like. On this episode of the MarketScale Healthcare Podcast, we take a look at how education needs to change to include…
Hallux Valgus: Deformity and Diagnosis
Hallux Valgus, a deformity commonly called a bunion, occurs when there is a medial deviation of the first metatarsal and lateral deviation of the great toe. Over time, an untreated bunion worsens and can create other difficulties in the foot anatomy and functioning. While two-dimension has traditionally been used to measure the severity of the…
Conventional Measurements of OLTS with CT Grossly Overestimate the Size of Lesions
When orthopedic surgeons attempt to evaluate and manage osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) using conventional computed tomography (CT), they may overestimate their size. This, in turn, influences treatment strategies. Therefore, OLTs often warrant advanced imaging studies, especially in revision or cases with cystic defects. To determine the effectiveness of these techniques, a study, “Value…
What Blockchain Means For Health Care in 2019
The health care industry has long been plagued by inefficiency and complex, independent systems to collect the troves of data thrown its way. Now, a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers highlights the benefits that adopting a blockchain system can have on a hospital’s network infrastructure and for the patients and doctors in the middle of it….
Physicians’ Compensation Remains Flat, Many Look to Revenue Cycle Management for a Revenue Boost
Is it possible to increase revenue when compensation is stagnant? The reality is that compensation across most specialties has remained flat, and physicians are expressing their frustration with this low-income satisfaction rates. Thus, if overall compensation isn’t budging, then the only way to increase revenue is to reduce costs. This is possible with the right…
TPC Strengthens Community Hospitals
TPC has built a network of among its Members. While each hospital remains an independent entity, they are connected to a “system” that allows them to partner and collaborate with other stand-alone hospitals in an effort to aggregate volume, drive down costs, and increase value. While Members achieve the benefits of a large system that…
THREE PREDICTIONS FOR THE INTERNET OF MEDICAL THINGS
The Internet of Medical Things is revolutionizing healthcare, and Sunrise Labs is at the forefront of product development for medical devices and life science instrumentation. Technological achievements have long propelled the healthcare industry forward, with advancements in surgical robotics and electronic health records enhancing care for today’s patients. The current medical landscape is evolving as…
What’s really fueling the blockchain craze? Dissatisfaction with the status quo
Blockchain’s promise is so over the top that small tasks such as finally solving interoperability, securing all patient data, overhauling the supply chain, transforming electronic health records and generally saving the world are only scratching the surface of its myriad, much-hyped use cases. Blockchain won’t save the world, of course. It likely won’t even deliver…
SUPPORT THE PLANET WITH PRESCO
The global community is facing a host of environmental concerns such as climate change, acid rain, waste disposal, and air, water, and soil pollution. Clearly, the time has come to take action. Presco is an avid believer in the conservation of the planet and this is reflected in the products they offer, such as biodegradable…
Why Delivery Apps Are Changing More Than Menus At Restaurants
In this technological day and age, there is no stopping the rapid change of the restaurant industry. The feeling of instant gratification is prevalent in all walks of human interaction, whether it is dating apps that instantly match people with a compatible partner or medical pages that diagnose patients with a simple survey. The restaurant…
Top 8 Healthcare Predictions for 2019
Globally, 2019 will be a year of value-based care as we expect the ‘outcomes-based care’ focus to globalize. This will trigger maturation of risk-sharing in solution contracting between providers and drug/device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), driving business value for providers. Furthermore, access to affordable and quality care will be key political agendas for upcoming 2019…
Why is Interoperability Such a Challenge? with Steve Plaugher of Diversified
The virtualization of hospital operating rooms is a growing reality in the medical sector, creating unique opportunities as well as challenges, all the while disrupting the medical device industry. Reducing costs and increasing collaboration in the OR are two key imperatives. With virtual capabilities growing, entire departments can be connected and transformed, speaking to…
Proper Nutrition for Older Adults and Residents With Alzheimer’s
Proper Nutrition Can Be a Challenge Even for those who are young and healthy, it can be a challenge to incorporate the nutrients essential to healthy living into our daily diets. But for those living in nursing homes or in assisted living residences, undernutrition from undereating can be a real danger. For caregivers and staff…
PRESCO’S MAKING A MARK IN THE TIMBER INDUSTRY
Any experienced hiker knows to check the trees around the trail for markings. Brightly-colored paint or flags along the trail help lead the way and ensure that no one gets lost in unknown terrain. But tree markings have a much broader list of uses than just guide points. From surveyors, to hunters, to loggers–anytime trees…
4 Ways Blockchain Could Transform Healthcare
Blockchain is coming, and it may solve many of the challenges providers experience in healthcare today. But where exactly will it be effective and what use cases should organizations be looking to as they move ahead? Read more at Health Tech Magazine
CurveBeam Plays an Important Role in the Best Research Awards at the EFAS Congress
Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto, Clinical Fellow of Foot and Ankle Surgery at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, was nominated and won a distinguished research award for his paper titled, “Weightbearing CT and MRI findings of Stage II Flatfoot Deformity: Can We Predict Patients at High-Risk for Foot Collapse?” Earlier in the year, he also won…
Ensuring the Health of GPO Relationships
Maintaining financial stability is critical for healthcare organizations. The key to protecting bottom lines is ensuring the relationships with the hospital’s group purchasing organizations (GPOs) are both healthy and beneficial. While the purpose of the GPO is securing the best possible product value for hospital members, there is often room for improvement. With an average…
Proper Foot Care for Diabetics
People living with diabetes are prone to experiencing complications with their feet. If left untreated, these complications can manifest into more serious foot problems. Diabetic Foot Care Conditions Nerve damage is a common reason for diabetic foot problems1. Known as neuropathy, nerve damage in the foot can cause tingling, loss of sensation, stinging or burning…
AI and DNA: Why Healthcare Professionals are Using Analytics and Automation
The ways in which technology is going to transform the healthcare industry is significant and already underway. Many people currently use apps to track their blood sugar, heart rate, sleep, and movements, but that is only the tip of the technology transforming healthcare. Hardware and Software For technology, data is central, meaning analytics will be…
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