Yes, we’re comparing all of 2013 to only Q1 and Q2 of 2014 (that’s how explosive digital healthcare is!) … Here are the categories that scored highest in funding in 2013: – Payer administration – Digital medical devices – Analytics and big data – Healthcare consumer engagement – Population health management – Personalized medicine If […]
Dutch researchers are working with the Burn Foundation to utilize 3D Printing to assist in the reconstruction of burn victims faces. Cartilage and other supportive tissue are being emulated by several biopolymers and proposed to be utilized in 3D printing to complete an ear.
The Wall Street Journal predicted five medical Innovations that would be on our radar screen in 2014. Watch the 3 minute 32 second video to see what it looks like now as the second half of 2014 is unfolding. Last December (2013), WSJ Informed Patient columnist Laura Landro joined Lunch Break with five innovations in […]
One of the debates I frequently hear regarding medical device sales distribution is “should I hire direct W2 sales representatives or tap into a network of 1099 agents and their relationships?” The positives and negatives are pretty clear and still opinions are strong on both sides of the choice.
A great stories of a successful startup, SmartThings is being acquired by Samsung. The internet of things is the next big thing. SmartThings started as a Kickstarter campaign in 2012, obtained $12.5million in funding November 2013 and now with the development of a smart lineup of connected consumer devices to smart phones, they hit the payday with a price tag of about $200 million, according to Re/code (citing anonymous sources).
In Part 1 of this series, we covered some important first steps to take as you embark on your second career: your foray into healthcare entrepreneurship. What are some of the other critical things you should do to set yourself up for success as you launch your new venture? However, launching any startup involves risk, no matter how sure you feel about your idea’s viability, so ensuring that you have a solid runway…
So you’re thinking about becoming an entrepreneur after a career in healthcare, but don’t know quite where to begin? Here are the first 4 of 8 solid tips to get you on your way – but first, a bit of context-setting… You’re not alone! According to a survey done by Monster.com and Millennial Branding, 45% […]
I recently attended a physician society dinner and was seated at a table enjoying a glass of wine with the usual chatter over all of the healthcare changes. As the discussion settled down, the doctor next to me leaned my way and quietly began a conversation. He described in general terms an idea he had […]
Philips & SalesForce: Combining Technologies for Patient Care On June 24, 2014, Philips introduced their latest platform for providing patient care with eCareCompanion and eCareCoordinator. “Can you make it scalable to millions and millions of patients; can you make it secure; and finally, can you make it adaptable?” More importantly, “how can we make an […]
CEA, the Consumer Electronics Association, produces the Digital Health Summer Summit – 2014 marks its 3rd year. It is one of 11 such events under their banner of “Living in Digital Times” (other events of theirs are focused on verticals such as sports, fashion and education). This Summit represents a blend of established giants like […]