Are Energy Drinks Good or Bad for You?

Are Energy Drinks Good or Bad for You? For the best part of the 21st century, energy drinks have been a popular alternative to coffee or tea. Many people take to these drinks to give them a quick jolt of energy and to get them through the day. From dealing with a mid-morning rush to… Read More »

Ping An Good Doctor showcases AI-powered, unstaffed clinics

In China a future trip to the doctor’s could mean visiting a local mall and dipping into an AI-power booth.  Earlier this month Ping An Good Doctor, a one-stop healthcare ecosystem platform, showcased a tiny unstaffed clinic that employs artificial intelligence. Patients can sit in the three-square meter clinic and chat with a cloud doctor,… Read More »

Post-acute facility trims length of stay by 3-5 days with alerts tech

Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a skilled nursing facility in Methuen, Massachusetts, operated by Marquis Health Services, was reviewing hospital discharge summaries and relied on a patient’s or family’s memories to piece together a patient’s encounter history. THE PROBLEM Sometimes the provider organization also received input from a hospital’s external case manager, but consistently… Read More »

RSNA 2018: Imaging’s Resurgence?

In many ways, emergency physicians across the country are at the front lines of the battle against opioid abuse and addiction, as patients who are abusing or addicted to opioids are frequent users of emergency care. The ED is often a hospital “entry point” for addicted patients, who present in the ED asking for prescription… Read More »

Adoption of mobile payment shifts consumer spending patterns, habits

Paying for a cup of coffee with a smartphone instead of a credit card is gaining prominence among consumers — and is disrupting their spending patterns and consumption habits, according to new research co-written by a University of Illinois expert who studies operations management. Although paying for purchases in-person with plastic or online through a… Read More »