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Businesses Scramble for Backup After CrowdStrike Update Hobbles IT Networks

July 19, 2024
Hospitals Cancel Procedures, Find Manual Workarounds Amid Microsoft Outage
Connected Economy // July 19, 2024

Hospitals are reportedly among the organizations being hit hard by the Microsoft system outage that began Thursday (July 18). A survey of hospitals around the world found that many are delaying procedures and finding manual workarounds for tasks that are normally done digitally, Bloomberg reported Friday...

Here’s Why the Next Doctor Visit Could Be With a Hologram
Healthcare // July 19, 2024

We exist within an era where technology constantly pushes the boundaries of what is possible. And it doesn’t appear to be stopping any time soon. That’s why PYMNTS sat down with Steve Sterling, Managing Director for the Americas at Holoconnects, to unpack the applications of...

J&J MedTech Navigates Headwinds, Eyes Growth Surge in Second Half of 2024
Healthcare // July 17, 2024

Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) MedTech arm displayed resilience in its second quarter, navigating inflationary headwinds while prioritizing innovation. The unit, a key driver for J&J, remains committed to full-year growth targets despite temporary setbacks in its vision care business. Challenges arose from distributor adjustments in...

From Eye Scans to Drug Design, AI Takes on Healthcare
Artificial Intelligence // July 16, 2024

Artificial intelligence is making waves across the medical field, with new studies showing promise in predicting eye treatment complications, analyzing heart MRIs, and even designing RNA-based drugs. While specialized healthcare AI models demonstrate potential, research also cautions against relying on general-purpose AI chatbots for clinical...

Interviews & Exclusives
Here’s Why the Next Doctor Visit Could Be With a Hologram

July 19, 2024
We exist within an era where technology constantly pushes the boundaries of what is possible. And it doesn’t appear to be stopping any time soon. That’s why PYMNTS sat down with Steve Sterling, Managing Director for the Americas at Holoconnects, to unpack the applications of 3D hologram displays, particularly within healthcare. After all, Sterling’s own […]

AI Gets Positive Prognosis for Health Insurance Industry

July 15, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to change the health insurance industry, potentially slashing costs and boosting revenues for payers grappling with economic pressures. As insurers face rising medical service utilization...

Trending: Financial Solutions Bridge Gap Between Women’s Health and Wealth

July 10, 2024
When women thrive, communities prosper. And that’s why tackling the challenge of empowering women’s health is so important. “Women spend on average 8% less time on their healthcare each month...

Exclusive: Color CEO Says AI-for-Oncology Copilots Detect and Treat Cancer Earlier

July 08, 2024
The most popular applications of artificial intelligence (AI) today typically center around automating routine tasks. But that’s not to say that the innovation doesn’t hold extraordinary potential beyond its mastery...

Quick Reads
Hospitals Cancel Procedures, Find Manual Workarounds Amid Microsoft Outage

July 19, 2024
Hospitals are reportedly among the organizations being hit hard by the Microsoft system outage that began Thursday (July 18). A survey of hospitals around the world found that many are delaying procedures and finding manual workarounds for tasks that are normally done digitally, Bloomberg reported Friday (July 19). Without the digital systems they normally use, hospitals […]

Huma Gets $80 Million to Build ‘Shopify for Digital Health’

July 16, 2024
Healthcare AI startup Huma has raised $80 million to develop its new digital health cloud platform. The platform, announced Tuesday (July 16), is designed to bolster the company’s digital health...

Mastercard to Facilitate Cross-Border Payments for Medical Tourism Association

July 10, 2024
Mastercard and the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) have teamed up to modernize the medical tourism experience for patients and providers around the world.  The MTA will launch a one-stop platform called Better by...

Walmart in Talks to Sell Medical Clinics Closed in April

July 02, 2024
Walmart has reportedly held talks with potential buyers of the medical clinics it closed in April. Health insurance companies have been among those potential buyers, but it is not clear...