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Phone Arena
23-05-2025
- Health
- Phone Arena
iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches among Apple gadgets that greatly aid this Georgia hospital
Receive the latest Apple news Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy – Rashida La Barrie, MD, a hospitalist and medical director of utilization review at Emory Hillandale Hospital, May 2025. The future is now! Emory Hillandale Hospital in Lithonia, Georgia, has adopted Apple technology across its operations, marking a notable shift in how it manages both clinical workflows and patient the integration of Epic Systems (a comprehensive electronic health record system) on Mac, the hospital has replaced its legacy systems with a suite of Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. This rollout is designed to streamline tasks for healthcare providers, reduce administrative burden, and improve overall iPhone has become a central communication tool for clinicians. Each nurse and physician now carries their own device, allowing for quick updates and coordination. Physicians also use the Apple Watch to receive notifications in real time, including critical lab results via the Epic Limerick app. This level of responsiveness was not previously possible with traditional are stationed outside every patient room, attached magnetically to allow easy access. These devices display real-time patient data like allergies and care instructions, improving communication among staff. Inside each room, patients also have their own iPads equipped with the MyChart Bedside app, enabling them to review medical records, view care plans, and communicate with healthcare teams sounds practical, but I imagine some patients would want to give the iPads a spin and play a game or two, or watch a movie. Will that be possible?Mac computers now replace all desktop and laptop systems throughout the hospital. Physicians use MacBook Air for its portability, while nursing stations are outfitted with iMac and Mac mini. This hardware setup supports Epic and other clinical tools, enabling physicians to manage patient care from virtually anywhere. Staff have reported benefits such as faster login times, easier documentation, and reduced implementing these changes at Emory Hillandale, Emory Healthcare ran a pilot program at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital. The results showed increased satisfaction among nurses and clinicians, with improvements in documentation speed and user experience. Research conducted by Emory's Dr. Vikram Narayan found that using Apple products with Epic and ambient documentation tools saved him an average of two hours per and Epic continue to explore new applications of Apple technology, including early use of Apple Vision Pro for surgical planning and research: and this is something that we've talked about since the headset's unveiling.
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar expected to award College of Dental and Nursing consultancy contract in Q2
Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) is expected to award the consultancy contract for Qatar University's College of Dental and Nursing project in the second quarter. The tender was issued on 5 March 2025 with a bid submission deadline of 23March 2025. The scope includes architecture and MEP design, master planning, and quantity surveying services. 'The contract is expected to be awarded in May 2025,' a source aware of the details told Zawya Projects. He said the project involves the construction of a new facility—referred to as "Rofaida"—that will serve as a Clinical Educational Centre. It is intended to provide students and healthcare providers with access to modern teaching tools such as simulators, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and emergency response systems. It will act as a shared space for all member colleges of QU Health including Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Dental, and Nursing. The master plan also involves integrating the new facility with existing and in-progress buildings within Qatar University's health cluster, including Ibn Albitar and Alzahrawi buildings, as part of a unified educational and clinical ecosystem. 'The project completion is targeted for December 2027,' the source said, adding that his estimate of the project cost is $60 million. (Reporting by Deva Palanisamy; Editing by Anoop Menon)
Associated Press
19-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
DocGo Wins 'Compliance Management Innovation Award' in 2025 MedTech Breakthrough Awards Program
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2025-- DocGo Inc. (Nasdaq: DCGO) ('DocGo'), a leading provider of technology-enabled mobile health services, today announced that it has been selected as winner of the 'Compliance Management Innovation Award' in the 9 th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global digital health and medical technology market. DocGo's breakthrough Compliance Program excels at adapting to the organization's dynamic environment and consistently updating its strategies to address emerging risks and technologies. The program's approach focuses on managing ethics, compliance, and risk management to strengthen corporate culture, drive results, and promote transparency and accountability within the healthcare industry. DocGo's Compliance Program ensures alignment with industry standards and federal and state regulations, even as the organization scales rapidly and introduces innovative solutions to the healthcare industry. The program's annual compliance survey, a key component, provides employees with an additional confidential channel to report concerns and share feedback. 'Our Compliance Program has been an essential component in the success of our organization, and is built on the foundation of organizational excellence. Along with transparency and ethical practices, our approach remains focused on fostering a culture of trust,' said Stephen Sugrue, DocGo's Chief Compliance Officer. 'We're grateful to MedTech Breakthrough for this recognition, and we remain committed to delivering high quality, highly accessible healthcare to all, and through our meticulously crafted Compliance Program, to do so ethically.' The MedTech Breakthrough Awards program celebrates excellence and innovation in the health and medical technology industry, recognizing the companies, products, and solutions driving meaningful progress and improving patient care. Spanning a wide range of categories—including Telehealth, Clinical Administration, Patient Engagement, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Virtual Care, Medical Devices, Medical Data & Privacy, and beyond—the awards highlight the groundbreaking work that is transforming the healthcare landscape. This year's program saw a record-breaking number of nominations from leading companies and startups across more than 18 countries, showcasing the global impact and momentum of the digital healthcare industry today. 'DocGo's approach to compliance offers innovative strategies to consistently build a strong foundation. Healthcare organizations need to implement and streamline policies and procedures that address emerging issues and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. From patient safety to care quality, to employee satisfaction, the right policies build trust and reputation,' said Steve Johansson, managing director, MedTech Breakthrough. 'DocGo's Compliance Program has all the hallmarks of a well-designed program with ample resources, empowerment, and the evidence of working incredibly well in practice. We're thrilled to award them our 2025 'Compliance Management Innovation Award!'' By incorporating the Department of Justice (DOJ) 2024 Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs, DocGo's program has been able to further improve its effectiveness strategies. This guidance has been the model framework in building the 2025 Compliance & Audit Work Plan, a valuable resource that assesses the program based on the DOJ's risk strategy initiatives. The work plan has been enhanced with various risk assessments conducted by key stakeholders, as well as incorporating and handling risks with new and emerging technology, and streamlining cybersecurity procedures to improve HIPAA privacy objectives. Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. View source version on CONTACT: Investors: Mike Cole DocGo 949-444-1341 [email protected] [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA NEW YORK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: APPS/APPLICATIONS MOBILE/WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY HOSPITALS HEALTH TECHNOLOGY TELEMEDICINE/VIRTUAL MEDICINE SOFTWARE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MANAGED CARE HEALTH SOURCE: DocGo Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/19/2025 07:35 AM/DISC: 05/19/2025 07:35 AM
