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healthcare.digital
2d ago
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HealthTech Founder and M&A Advisor Lloyd Price will judge the HealthInvestor Awards 2024, with the Awards evening and presentations taking place on the 5th June 2024 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
The Awards are hosted by Nexus Media Group, a leading B2B publishing and events company for the health, social care, seniors housing, education, early years and property sectors.
Nexus Media Group is a publishing and events company, which focuses on the health, education, early-years and property sectors. Our range of established media titles and sector-leading events prov ..read more
healthcare.digital
4d ago
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Personal health large language models (LLMs) are an exciting new area in healthcare that uses AI to provide users with personalised guidance and support. Here's a breakdown of how they work and their potential:
What exactly are Personal health LLMs?
LLMs are essentially AI models trained on massive amounts of health data and text. This allows them to understand and respond to your questions and concerns in a way that's relevant to you.
What can Personal health LLMs do?
Health Coaching: Imagine a virtual coach that can analyze your health data (with your permission, of course) a ..read more
healthcare.digital
4d ago
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Virtual care M&A multiples have seen some fluctuations in the last 12 months, following a general trend in the broader HealthTech sector:
Peak valuations in H1 2021: During the height of the pandemic, virtual care companies saw skyrocketing valuations, with multiples reaching up to 7.5 times Last-Twelve-Months (LTM) revenue
Gradual decline and stabilisation: As the pandemic situation normalised, valuations started to decline in H2 2021 and settled around 3 times LTM revenue by the end of 2022
Slight rebound in H1 2023: The first half of 2023 witness ..read more
healthcare.digital
1w ago
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The Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW) is a premier event set to take place on May 13-15, 2024, in the United Arab Emirates. This first-of-its-kind event is being hosted by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and aims to be a landmark platform for international collaboration on the future of healthcare and life sciences.
ADGHW looks set to focus on several key areas shaping the future of healthcare globally:
Future-proofing Healthcare: The event aims to bring together leaders and experts to discuss how to ensure healthcare systems are sustainable and adaptable ..read more
healthcare.digital
1w ago
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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) commissioned an independent review on equity in medical devices, which concluded in March 2024. Here's a summary of the key points:
Background:
The review was triggered by concerns about racial bias in pulse oximeters, a device used to measure blood oxygen levels. Inaccuracies in readings for patients with darker skin tones could lead to delayed or missed critical care.
The scope was broadened to encompass a wider range of medical devices and potential biases, including those based on sex and socio-economic background.
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healthcare.digital
1w ago
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Answer engines and generative AI are a powerful combination revolutionising the way information is accessed and delivered in the healthtech industry. Here's how:
Answer Engines:
Improved Patient Education: Imagine patients getting clear, concise answers to their health questions through an AI-powered interface that understands natural language. Answer engines can analyse vast amounts of medical information and present it in a way that's easy for patients to understand, reducing reliance on deciphering complex medical jargon.
Streamlined Customer Support: For healthtech companie ..read more
healthcare.digital
3w ago
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Digital Health Rewired is the premier educational conference and networking event for health IT, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 12-13 March 2024. The Digital Transformation Stage is focused on showcasing the best examples of how digital is enabling health service transformation at scale in the NHS and internationally. Learn lessons from NHS CEOs and other systems leaders who will share their experiences of implementing successful digital transformation programmes
Key talking points at Digital Health ReWired 2024 are likely to be:
The role of digital and data in transf ..read more
healthcare.digital
3w ago
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The future of mental health chatbots is likely to be one of cautious optimism. While they hold the potential to improve accessibility and provide valuable support, ethical considerations, ensuring effectiveness, and building trust remain crucial aspects to address in their development and implementation.
The ultimate goal should be to leverage these tools responsibly and ethically to complement, not replace, human connection and professional mental health care. Here's a glimpse into what might lie ahead:
Product Market Fit
Increased accessibility: Chatbots can offer 24/7 suppor ..read more
healthcare.digital
3w ago
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Based on recent press reports, Apple is showing strong signs of entering the smart ring market, competing with Samsung and Oura. The potential entry of Apple and Samsung into the smart ring market with their respective products, the Apple Smart Ring and the Galaxy Ring, is likely to have both positive and negative impacts on Oura, the current market leader.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is a new health and wellness wearable that was first teased at Samsung's Unpacked event in January 2024 and officially unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2024. It's not yet available for purchase ..read more
healthcare.digital
3w ago
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A platform trial is a specific type of clinical trial designed for efficiency and adaptability, making it well-suited for evaluating rapidly evolving interventions like digital health solutions.
Platform trials are not a complete replacement for clinical trials, they offer a valuable addition to the clinical research toolbox, particularly in the fast-paced and data-rich landscape of digital health.
They provide a way to accelerate the development and optimisation of effective digital health solutions while ensuring their real-world effectiveness and broader applicability.
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