InfoDesk Life Science Industry Blog

How poor user experience became a medical crisis and what to do about it.

Recent research shows that healthcare providers are unhappy with EHRs, complaining of lost productivity, burnout and more. With technology at the root of the problem, healthcare IT professionals are uniquely qualified to offer solutions. Read on to learn about the top 5 reasons providers dislike EHRs, and 5 ways IT professionals can help.

A recent think piece from Health Data Management notes that, despite increased focus on the transition to value-based care, physicians and IT professionals are not yet ready to turn their attention to new payment models for a very simple reason:  users are still struggling with electronic health records (EHRs).

How AI-based Compliance Technologies from the Finance Sector Could Change Healthcare

Professionals in the banking and finance industries have begun to use artificial intelligence to manage regulatory compliance. Machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) are particularly powerful tools for this purpose.

These technologies show promise in the financial sector, but can the same be said for healthcare? Read on to learn about the current use of AI for regulatory compliance tasks, and how these tools could also revolutionize regulatory compliance throughout the life science industry.

By investing in digital health ventures, two IT giants are remaking the future of healthcare IT

In the current healthcare IT marketplace, digital health is big, artificial intelligence and machine learning even bigger. As startups and established companies alike race to find the next major health breakthrough, two of the industry’s heaviest hitters are on the move. Read on to learn how IBM and Google are redefining the relationship between humanity and technology.

As millennials struggle for reliable healthcare coverage, employer-provided insurance is a critical piece of the puzzle. 

Millennials make up the largest portion of the U.S. population and are now the largest generation in the U.S. labor force as well. As this key demographic grows in influence, millennial attitudes toward work, healthcare, and finances are reshaping the traditional state of workplace culture and benefits.

How data can forge new pathways in value-based care

Both data analytics and value-based payment models are hot topics in healthcare, as payers and providers strive to lower costs and increase efficiency. When these two powerhouse market segments combine, though, it is possible to leverage even greater results. Read on to learn about how data initiatives can disrupt and enhance value-based payment models.