Technology and Data

Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, founder of ATRIUM24 and Dotti CRM, discussed how new technological tools can help pharmacists care for more patients.

The world’s information is at our fingertips, but understanding that information and applying it to patient care still requires a rigorous education.

The APhA urged policy makers to consider these recommendations to avoid further exacerbating effects of the attack on US health systems.

As health care technology advances and cyberattack threats loom large, researchers aimed to assess the effect of ransomware attacks on US health systems.

After 24 weeks of participation in an AI-driven lifestyle coaching program, 78% of all participants achieved a clinically meaningful SBP reduction of 5 mm Hg or greater.

Research exploring the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care sheds a light on the potential of the technology to improve skin cancer detection and awareness among patients and health care professionals.

Since diabetes technology innovation, combined with strong patient demand, has outpaced current evaluation methods, investigators are calling for new approaches that “keep up with the times.”

The company, which operates 140 care sites across the country, was forced to shut down health systems earlier this week because of the disruption.

Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc has reported 224 injuries associated with a software malfunction in a companion insulin app, leading the company to issue a recall of the technology.

Designs of existing wearables overlook the specific needs of vulnerable populations, hindering their widespread adoption among increasingly interested communities.

The organization has renewed its recommendation of Prescryptive Health’s artificial intelligence pricing system, stating it can help independent pharmacies stay competitive.

Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the OpenAI technology and offer guidance into its future implementation within health care services.

Digital therapeutics are positioned as front-runners in the increasingly digital future of health care.

See what's trending in pharmacy with a preview the Drug Topics April issue.

As pharmacies continue their rapid adoption of technological tools to improve efficiency, being prepared for cyberattacks is more important than ever.

Drug Topics sat down with Jude Dieterman, CEO of Outcomes, to discuss the value and uniqueness of the company in the pharmacy market, what’s next on the horizon, and the upcoming event.

Ravi Patel, PharmD, MBA, MS, discusses how artificial intelligence can be a benefit to both patients and community pharmacies.

Each year, drug diversion is estimated to cost the US health care system an estimated $70 billion. Outside of these costs, drug diversion poses a significant risk to patient safety and patient’s communities.

Drug Topics was recently joined by Kevin Smith, PharmD from Prescyptive Health to talk about how the landscape of pharmacy changing, how AI and technology are part of that change, and what can be done to repair a broken system.

Applications which utilize social media appear to reduce smoking relapse rates.

How does AI help reduce the burden on specialist dermatology services and help simplify the screening process?

What does the future of digital health look like?

Parcel tracking technology that used predictive analytics can help with real-time package delivery monitoring and ensure on-time delivery.

A new study investigates whether GPT-4 can provide more in-depth analysis than medical professionals.

Two studies found digital therapeutics can help patients manage their type 2 diabetes effectively regardless of race or ethnicity.

Technology can streamline—and make safer—processes like medication reconciliation.

A new report unpacks some of the challenges that independent pharmacists may face in the years ahead.

In a recent study, researchers found that text message reminders led to increased influenza vaccination rates, along with many receiving the vaccine sooner.

As technology advances in all areas of life, it is no surprise that technology is becoming more prevalent in independent pharmacy.