5 Trends Shaping the Future of Advanced Medical Devices
Artificial intelligence, surgical robots, custom prosthetics printed on-site, tiny devices sending information from inside the body to medical teams miles away – we live in a time when so much real innovation is happening in the advanced medical device real world that sci-fi may become obsolete! Players in the healthcare landscape, such as advanced medica
AI and the FDA – What New Guidance Means for AI Innovation in Healthcare
When ChatGPT exploded on the scene in late November 2022, Artificial Intelligence (AI) became the mainstream hot topic of discussion. And for good reason; AI’s potential influence on human society is almost infinite and accelerating rapidly. The healthcare industry is lagging slightly in AI adoption compared to other industries. Even so, connected medical
Choosing the Right API for Your Medical Device
Cloud-based solutions for data storage is not a recent innovation. A relatively new concept in medical devices is storing data in the cloud. Given the mission-critical task of protecting and managing that data, some medical device developers may consider “build your own” solutions as the best approach. This post gives an overview of what to […]
Update on Clinical Decision Support Systems
Technology is revolutionizing healthcare, yet the road to revolution can be bumpy at times. New technologies are blurring the lines between medical devices as gadgets and Software as Medical Device (SaMD). What’s more, healthcare providers face cognitive overload from device complexity and an increase in patient data. At the same time, the demand for indi
Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), What It Is and Why You Should Care
In the 1960s record keeping began to shift from handwritten notes on paper charts to transcribed information into electronic healthcare records or EHR. At its inception, EHR was so expensive only the government and large healthcare organizations could afford the transition. The arrival of the internet created a demand for sharing EHR, as well as […]
Trends driving demand for advanced medical devices for outpatient care.
The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by various factors such as the need for cost savings and a shortage of personnel. As a result, advanced medical devices are increasingly vital in providing efficient and effective care in outpatient settings. Let’s take a closest look at the key trends driving the demand for [&hell
Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) Update
Startups in the Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) industry have a unique opportunity to revolutionize how health care providers and patients access and use medical devices. As part of the digital technology revolution, SaMDs are challenging the conventional definitions and regulatory processes for traditional medical devices. In this post, we offer a top-leve
3 Top Trends in 2023 for Medical Device Startups
The advanced medical device industry is inseparable from trends in technology and data, two sectors of exponential business growth in recent years. In healthcare, the global pandemic accelerated demand in certain segments like telehealth, service robots, and remote monitoring. This year the world continued to adjust to the aftermath of COVID-19 and mounting eco
Spotlight on Medical Devices for Telehealth
Telehealth is one of the hottest topics in healthcare, primarily because of its growth potential. Technology is quickly enabling the ability to scale remote healthcare delivery, fueled by the increasing availability of high-speed internet and mobile devices. Forbes cites a study by MarketsandMarkets predicting demand for telemedicine to rise by 38% over the nex
Planning for the Age of Digital Healthcare Passports
Since 2009, digitization of healthcare records has improved patient and provider access to patient medical history. The challenge is that the documents are still stored by different Healthcare Delivery Organizations (HDOs), providers, and insurance companies. The patient experience of keeping up with their own medical history is still fragmented. The global pan
