Healthcare Technology

London-Based Biotech Company Automata Raises €44M to Accelerate Robotic Automation Solutions for the Life Sciences Industry

The funds will help develop Automata Labs for scientists working across diagnostic, drug discovery and biotech, in the UK and other geographies.

Staff Reporter Feb 25, 2022 3 min read Healthcare Technology

HHS Warns of EMR, EHR Security Risks

HHS' latest brief emphasized the severity of EMR and EHR security risks and urged organizations to implement technical safeguards.

Staff Reporter Feb 22, 2022 3 min read Healthcare Technology

Malware, Employee Email Breaches Result in PHI Exposure

Employee email breaches, malware, and unauthorized access continue to cause PHI exposure at small healthcare organizations across the country.

Staff Reporter Feb 21, 2022 4 min read Healthcare Technology

Boots and HIMSS Partner to Provide Digital Health Training for Pharmacists

The scheme aims to empower staff for the future of healthcare.

Staff Reporter Feb 18, 2022 3 min read

WHO Lauds ‘Historic Initiative’ on Vaccine Equity Underway in South Africa

During a COVID-19 global action meeting on Monday, the UN health chief described the progress underway at the World Health Organization (WHO) mRNA vaccine technology transfer Hub in South Africa, noting that the “historic initiative comes at a critical time” in the global fight against the virus.

Staff Reporter Feb 15, 2022 3 min read Healthcare Technology

Indian State of Himachal Pradesh to Initiate Drone Delivery of Medical Supplies

TechEagle’s Hybrid e-VTOL drone is built to ensure consistent and reliable distribution of life-saving drugs including medicines, vaccines and other medical essentials in several parts of the country.

Staff Reporter Feb 11, 2022 3 min read

Food Safety Related Services Undergo Massive Digital Transformation in Dubai, UAE

3.3 million residents and 20 million tourists consume a whopping 7.9 million tonnes of food annually in the Emirate.

Staff Reporter Jan 20, 2022 4 min read Healthcare Technology

MyColorado App Gets Revamped After COVID Digital Vaccination Certificate Creates Demand

With upwards of 90,000 new users a month since enabling its vaccine verification tool last August, the state has been in “bumpy waters” trying to deal with demand on its servers.

Staff Reporter Jan 20, 2022 3 min read Healthcare Technology

Canada Improves Digital Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Resources

Through PocketWell, people across Canada can access new resources, including a self-assessment tool and tracker that monitors mood and mental well-being. PocketWell also connects seamlessly to the WTC portal, allowing access to free and confidential sessions with social workers, psychologists and other professionals, as well as other mental health and substance use services all from their phone.

Staff Reporter Jan 17, 2022 2 min read Healthcare Technology

UK Launches Food Scanner App for Healthier Food Choices

Health services UK launched a NHS Food Scanner App under its multi-media anti-obesity Better Health Campaign to offer healthier food alternatives.

Healthcare Technology

Emirate Health Services Wins International Excellence Foundation's Smart Government Awards 2022

Indian Origin Doctor Wins US State Dept. 'Data for Diplomacy' Award for Her Work in COVID 19, Air Quality Projects

Colorado Moves Toward Statewide Coverage of Wastewater Surveillance

BioTech Incubator in Australia Lands $3M in CSIRO Support

In US, Two Agencies Try to Implement Electronic Health Record

Stoke-on-Trent Launches Digital Health Library App